Province of Campobasso

Earthquakes today in Campomarino

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:14). Latest: M2.3 on 28 September 2026 at 07:39, 6 km North-East of San Paolo di Civitate, 17 km deep.

2.3
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Latest earthquake within 30 km

6 km North-East of San Paolo di Civitate

15 days ago · 28 Sept 2026, 07:39
Depth 17 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
15
days since the last quake within 30 km
1,062
quakes recorded since 2015
~4 days
on average, one quake every
5.1
The strongest within 30 km
3 km East of Palata
8 years ago · 16 Aug 2018, 20:19

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

How seismic is Campomarino: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic 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.

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 = 0.149 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
5
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
13
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M5.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Campomarino: 9 February 2026 · 7,068 inhabitants

The seismic history of Campomarino

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

  1. 2006IV-V29 May 2006

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

    Gargano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 71 km away

  2. 2003III-IV30 December 2003

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Molise earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 36 km away

  3. 2003III-IV1 June 2003

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 35 km away

  4. 2003IV27 January 2003

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Molise earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 34 km away

  5. 2002IV12 November 2002

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Molise earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 34 km away

  6. 2002V1 November 2002

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

    Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 27 km away

  7. 1996IV10 November 1996

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Tavoliere delle Puglie earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 29 km away

  8. 1984IV7 May 1984

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 88 km away

  9. 1980V23 November 1980

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 121 km away

  10. 1962V21 August 1962

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 77 km away

  11. 1895V9 August 1895

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

    Adriatico centrale earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 69 km away

  12. 1627VIII30 July 1627

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Capitanata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 31 km away

…and 11 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.

16276.7
Capitanata earthquake
30 July 1627 · 31 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
16276.0
Capitanata earthquake
7 August 1627 · 28 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
16576.0
Capitanata earthquake
29 January 1657 · 35 km from here
IX-XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
16275.8
Capitanata earthquake
6 September 1627 · 44 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

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

The closest seismic structure

Ripabottoni-San Severo

The town lies about 24 km from Ripabottoni-San Severo, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.1between 6 and 25 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

September 20262eventsmax 2.3
Jan '25
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

2.3
15 days ago
28 Sept 2026, 07:39
1.9
5 km South-West of Serracapriola
16 km South-East · 14 km
25 days ago
19 Sept 2026, 00:10
1.4
3 km South of Montelongo
23 km South-West · 11 km
2 months ago
6 Aug 2026, 14:28
1.7
6 km North-West of Lesina
24 km East · 10 km
3 months ago
24 Jul 2026, 13:42
1.6
4 km North-East of Ururi
11 km South · 14 km
3 months ago
11 Jul 2026, 10:39
1.0
3 km East of Palata
18 km West · 19 km
4 months ago
1 Jun 2026, 02:11
1.7
20 km North-East of Campomarino
20 km North-East · 7 km
8 months ago
9 Feb 2026, 21:03
2.0
8 months ago
3 Feb 2026, 11:02
2.1
2 km East of Montecilfone
16 km West · 13 km
9 months ago
1 Feb 2026, 00:20
1.9
6 km South-West of Poggio Imperiale
29 km South-East · 20 km
9 months ago
30 Jan 2026, 10:57

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Campomarino is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 52% of the 84 towns in the province.
Campomarino5
Nearby towns average101

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

Context

Province of Campobasso3 events · last 30 daysMolise region21 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 070010

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Campomarino today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Campomarino. The latest dates back to 28 September 2026.

Is Campomarino a seismic area?

Campomarino 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 Campomarino?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Campomarino was magnitude 5.1, on 16 August 2018.

When was the last quake near Campomarino?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Campomarino dates back to 28 September 2026, magnitude 2.3.

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)