Earthquakes today in Carlantino
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:09). Latest: M1.8 on 5 October 2026 at 08:58, 4 km North of Sant'Elia a Pianisi, 14 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
4 km North of Sant'Elia a Pianisi
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 Carlantino: 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 = 0.207 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Carlantino. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Carlantino.
The seismic history of Carlantino
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Carlantino over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2003IV-V1 June 2003
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 14 km away
- 2003V28 April 2003
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M3.6), epicentre 13 km away
- 2002VII1 November 2002
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 18 km away
- 2002V-VI31 October 2002
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 13 km away
- 2001NF2 July 2001
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Tavoliere delle Puglie earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 38 km away
- 1997NF14 October 1997
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 222 km away
- 1996IV10 November 1996
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Tavoliere delle Puglie earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 20 km away
- 1980VI23 November 1980
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 90 km away
- 1962V21 August 1962
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 43 km away
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 7 km from Ripabottoni-San Severo, 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?
Carlantino is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Foggia18 events · last 30 daysPuglia region20 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Carlantino today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Carlantino. The latest dates back to 5 October 2026.
Is Carlantino a seismic area?
Carlantino 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 Carlantino?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Carlantino was magnitude 4.6, on 28 March 2023.
When was the last quake near Carlantino?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Carlantino dates back to 5 October 2026, magnitude 1.8.
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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)