Province of Reggio Emilia

Earthquakes today in Campagnola Emilia

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:40). Latest: M1.9 on 20 June 2026 at 00:13, 2 km East of Bagnolo in Piano, 8 km deep.

1.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km East of Bagnolo in Piano

4 months ago · 20 Jun 2026, 00:13
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
115
days since the last quake within 30 km
149
quakes recorded since 2015
~29 days
on average, one quake every
4.3
The strongest within 30 km
4 km East of Bagnolo in Piano
4 years ago · 9 Feb 2022, 21:00

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Campagnola Emilia: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.133 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
5
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.3
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Campagnola Emilia. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Campagnola Emilia.

Latest earthquake attributed to Campagnola Emilia: 11 January 2026 · 5,493 inhabitants

The seismic history of Campagnola Emilia

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Campagnola Emilia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2000V18 June 2000

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 8 km away

  2. 1998IV-V21 February 1998

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 9 km away

  3. 1996V16 December 1996

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 7 km away

  4. 1996V-VI25 November 1996

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 8 km away

  5. 1996VI15 October 1996

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 9 km away

  6. 1987VI2 May 1987

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 7 km away

  7. 1987VI24 April 1987

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 7 km away

  8. 1983V9 November 1983

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 41 km away

  9. 1971VII15 July 1971

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Parmense earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 33 km away

  10. 1928V13 June 1928

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Carpi earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 11 km away

  11. 1832VI13 March 1832

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 24 km away

  12. 1806VII12 February 1806

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 7 km away

…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.

20126.1
Pianura emiliana earthquake
20 May 2012 · 40 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
15016.0
Modenese earthquake
5 June 1501 · 38 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
20125.9
Pianura emiliana earthquake
29 May 2012 · 24 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
14385.6
Parmense earthquake
11 June 1438 · 41 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Carpi-Poggio Renatico

The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 2 and 10 km deep

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

June 20261eventmax 1.9
Jan '25
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.9
2 km East of Bagnolo in Piano
9 km South-West · 8 km
4 months ago
20 Jun 2026, 00:13
1.8
6 km South-East of Bagnolo in Piano
14 km South-West · 7 km
8 months ago
9 Feb 2026, 18:52
2.7
9 months ago
11 Jan 2026, 10:57
2.1
4 km North-West of Medolla
24 km East · 6 km
11 months ago
8 Nov 2025, 08:58
1.9
5 km North of Reggio nell'Emilia
17 km South-West · 24 km
1 year ago
15 Oct 2025, 04:40
2.3
0 km North of Rio Saliceto
4 km South-East · 22 km
1 year ago
15 Sept 2025, 11:33
2.1
1 km West of Bagnolo in Piano
11 km South-West · 26 km
1 year ago
17 May 2025, 12:46
2.7
1 km South-East of Bagnolo in Piano
11 km South-West · 9 km
1 year ago
18 Mar 2025, 02:53
1.9
1 year ago
25 Jan 2025, 23:04
1.8
6 km West of Sabbioneta
30 km North-West · 46 km
1 year ago
6 Jan 2025, 03:40

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Campagnola Emilia is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 22% of the 42 towns in the province.
Campagnola Emilia1
Nearby towns average7.6

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Reggio Emilia4 events · last 30 daysEmilia-Romagna region39 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 035009

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Campagnola Emilia today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Campagnola Emilia. The latest dates back to 20 June 2026.

Is Campagnola Emilia a seismic area?

Campagnola Emilia 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 Campagnola Emilia?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Campagnola Emilia was magnitude 4.3, on 9 February 2022.

When was the last quake near Campagnola Emilia?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Campagnola Emilia dates back to 20 June 2026, magnitude 1.9.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)