Earthquakes today in Barano d'Ischia
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:45). Latest: M1.3 on 12 October 2026 at 04:26, 5 km East of Bacoli, 4 km deep.
Seismic activity within 30 km
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is Barano d'Ischia: zone 2
A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.149 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Barano d'Ischia. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Barano d'Ischia.
The seismic history of Barano d'Ischia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Barano d'Ischia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2017V21 August 2017
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Fiaiano
- 2017V21 August 2017
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Cretaio
- 1980V23 April 1980
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 59 km away
- 1883VIII28 July 1883
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 5 km away
- 1883VIII28 July 1883
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Fiaiano
- 1883VII28 July 1883
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Buonopane
- 1883VI-VII28 July 1883
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Testaccio
- 1881VII4 March 1881
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 5 km away
- 1881VII4 March 1881
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Fiaiano
- 1881V4 March 1881
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Testaccio
- 1828V2 February 1828
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Testaccio
- 1767D1767
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.5), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Rotaro
…and 7 more documented effects in this town's history.
Source: Italian Macroseismic Database DBMI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The great earthquakes in this area's history
Almost a thousand years of catalogues: the strongest documented events within ~50 km.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 4 km from Ischia, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
Faults are mapped to build better and understand the territory: knowing them says nothing about when an earthquake will occur, which remains unpredictable. Source: DISS 3.3 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
Over time within 30 km
Earthquake map within 30 km
60 eventsLatest earthquakes within 30 km
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Barano d'Ischia sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Napoli26 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Barano d'Ischia today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Barano d'Ischia. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Barano d'Ischia a seismic area?
Barano d'Ischia is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barano d'Ischia?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Barano d'Ischia was magnitude 5.9, on 10 March 2026.
When was the last quake near Barano d'Ischia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Barano d'Ischia dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)