Earthquakes today in Pontecagnano Faiano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:45). Latest: M0.9 on 9 October 2026 at 08:05, 1 km North of Contursi Terme, 1 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 Pontecagnano Faiano: 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 = 0.100 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Pontecagnano Faiano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Pontecagnano Faiano.
The seismic history of Pontecagnano Faiano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Pontecagnano Faiano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1996IV-V3 April 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 47 km away · observed at Pontecagnano Faiano (Pontecagnano)
- 1991IV26 May 1991
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 79 km away · observed at Pontecagnano Faiano (Pontecagnano)
- 1990IV-V5 May 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 72 km away · observed at Pontecagnano Faiano (Pontecagnano)
- 1988NF8 January 1988
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Pollino earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 113 km away · observed at Pontecagnano Faiano (Pontecagnano)
- 1980VII23 November 1980
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 40 km away · observed at Pontecagnano Faiano (Pontecagnano)
- 1962V21 August 1962
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 67 km away · observed at Pontecagnano Faiano (Pontecagnano)
- 1905III8 September 1905
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 224 km away · observed at Pontecagnano Faiano (Pontecagnano)
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 32 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?
Pontecagnano Faiano is quieter than the average of its province.
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 Pontecagnano Faiano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Pontecagnano Faiano. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.
Is Pontecagnano Faiano a seismic area?
Pontecagnano Faiano 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 Pontecagnano Faiano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Pontecagnano Faiano was magnitude 3.6, on 20 April 2026.
When was the last quake near Pontecagnano Faiano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Pontecagnano Faiano dates back to 9 October 2026, magnitude 0.9.
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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)