Earthquakes today in Montecorvino Pugliano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:43). Latest: M1.2 on 9 October 2026 at 08:08, 4 km South of Valva, 10 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 Montecorvino Pugliano: 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 = 0.114 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Montecorvino Pugliano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Montecorvino Pugliano.
The seismic history of Montecorvino Pugliano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Montecorvino Pugliano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005NF21 May 2005
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Area Nolana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 51 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 2004NF3 September 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 64 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 2004II-III24 February 2004
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 43 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 2004IV23 February 2004
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 42 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 2002III1 November 2002
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 121 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 2002NF18 April 2002
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 53 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 1996IV-V3 April 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 44 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 1991IV26 May 1991
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 75 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 1990V-VI5 May 1990
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 69 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 1980VII23 November 1980
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 36 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 1978NF8 February 1978
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 50 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
- 1893F25 January 1893
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Vallo di Diano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 40 km away · observed at Montecorvino (Pugliano)
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 28 km from Irpinia-Agri Valley, 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?
Montecorvino Pugliano is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Salerno6 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Montecorvino Pugliano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Montecorvino Pugliano. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.
Is Montecorvino Pugliano a seismic area?
Montecorvino Pugliano 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 Montecorvino Pugliano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Montecorvino Pugliano was magnitude 3.6, on 20 April 2026.
When was the last quake near Montecorvino Pugliano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Montecorvino Pugliano dates back to 9 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.
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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)