Earthquakes today in Camposanto
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:12). Latest: M2.1 on 5 August 2026 at 23:19, 6 km South of Bondeno, 3 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 Camposanto: zone 3
Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.
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 = 0.153 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Camposanto. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Camposanto.
The seismic history of Camposanto
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Camposanto over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2012VI-VII29 May 2012
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 8 km away
- 2012VI20 May 2012
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 15 km away
- 2002III18 June 2002
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Frignano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 57 km away
- 2002III8 June 2002
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Frignano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 71 km away
- 2000IV18 June 2000
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 31 km away
- 1988III15 March 1988
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 33 km away
- 1987V11 July 1987
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Bassa Bolognese earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 14 km away
- 1987VI8 May 1987
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Bassa modenese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 7 km away
- 1987IV2 May 1987
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 35 km away
- 1986IV6 December 1986
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Ferrarese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 29 km away
- 1983V-VI9 November 1983
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 69 km away
- 1971V15 July 1971
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Parmense earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 63 km away
…and 2 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 sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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?
Camposanto 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 Modena4 events · last 30 daysEmilia-Romagna region39 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Camposanto today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Camposanto. The latest dates back to 5 August 2026.
Is Camposanto a seismic area?
Camposanto is classified in seismic zone 3 by the Civil Protection. Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.
What was the strongest earthquake near Camposanto?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Camposanto was magnitude 3.5, on 9 July 2025.
When was the last quake near Camposanto?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Camposanto dates back to 5 August 2026, magnitude 2.1.
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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)