Province of Campobasso

Earthquakes today in Civitacampomarano

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:14). Latest: M1.2 on 11 October 2026 at 15:00, 1 km South-West of Bagnoli del Trigno, 4 km deep.

1.2
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km South-West of Bagnoli del Trigno

2 days ago · 11 Oct 2026, 15:00
Depth 4 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
2
days since the last quake within 30 km
1,480
quakes recorded since 2015
~3 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 Civitacampomarano: 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.

Medium
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 = 0.194 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
47
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 Civitacampomarano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Civitacampomarano.

Latest earthquake attributed to Civitacampomarano: 15 November 2021 · 451 inhabitants

The seismic history of Civitacampomarano

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

  1. 2018V16 August 2018

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

    Molise earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 18 km away

  2. 2003IV30 December 2003

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

    Molise earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 22 km away

  3. 2003V1 June 2003

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

    Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 18 km away

  4. 2002V12 November 2002

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

    Molise earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 14 km away

  5. 2002V1 November 2002

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

    Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 14 km away

  6. 2002V31 October 2002

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

    Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 19 km away

  7. 1984IV-V7 May 1984

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

    Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 54 km away

  8. 1980VI23 November 1980

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 117 km away

  9. 1962V21 August 1962

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 66 km away

  10. 1915V13 January 1915

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

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 99 km away

  11. 1889V8 December 1889

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

    Gargano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 84 km away

  12. 1805VII26 July 1805

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

    Molise earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 36 km away

…and 8 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.

18056.7
Molise earthquake
26 July 1805 · 36 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
20025.7
Molise earthquake
31 October 2002 · 19 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
20025.7
Molise earthquake
1 November 2002 · 14 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
18215.6
Costa molisana earthquake
22 November 1821 · 49 km from here
VII-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

Ripabottoni-San Severo

The town lies about 11 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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.2
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 15:00
1.8
4 km North of Sant'Elia a Pianisi
20 km South-East · 14 km
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 08:58
1.0
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 02:15
1.8
1 km East of Limosano
13 km South-West · 20 km
1 month ago
10 Sept 2026, 23:17
1.4
3 km South of Montelongo
24 km East · 11 km
2 months ago
6 Aug 2026, 14:28
1.3
4 km South of Chiauci
30 km South-West · 13 km
2 months ago
3 Aug 2026, 13:57
0.9
3 km North of Campodipietra
25 km South · 8 km
3 months ago
5 Jul 2026, 16:26
0.7
2 km North-West of Gildone
30 km South · 18 km
3 months ago
5 Jul 2026, 13:11
1.4
1 km West of Sant'Elia a Pianisi
21 km South-East · 19 km
3 months ago
3 Jul 2026, 22:33
1.2
3 km South of Civitanova del Sannio
27 km South-West · 15 km
4 months ago
17 Jun 2026, 03:32

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Civitacampomarano is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 13% of the 84 towns in the province.
Civitacampomarano1
Nearby towns average13

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: 070019

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Civitacampomarano today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Civitacampomarano. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.

Is Civitacampomarano a seismic area?

Civitacampomarano 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 Civitacampomarano?

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

When was the last quake near Civitacampomarano?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Civitacampomarano dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.

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)