Earthquakes in Campello sul Clitunno
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
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 = 0.238 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Campello sul Clitunno plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Campello sul Clitunno
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Campello sul Clitunno over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1997VI-VII14 October 1997
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 9 km away
- 1997VI26 September 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 21 km away
- 1915VII-VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 109 km away · observed at Pettino
- 1838VII5 August 1838
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Acera
- 1838VII5 August 1838
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Agliano
- 1838VI-VII5 August 1838
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Campello Alto
- 1838VI-VII5 August 1838
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Bianca
- 1838VIII14 February 1838
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Agliano
- 1838VIII14 February 1838
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Acera
- 1838VII5 January 1838
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Acera
- 1832VII-VIII13 January 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Pissignano
- 1832VII13 January 1832
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Pettino
…and 52 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).
Area over time
Earthquake map
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Campello sul Clitunno records more quakes 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 Perugia344 events · 30gUmbria region366 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Campello sul Clitunno?
Yes: today the Campello sul Clitunno area (town and surroundings) recorded 4 quakes; the most recent 5 hours ago.
Is Campello sul Clitunno a seismic area?
Campello sul Clitunno is classified in seismic zone 1 by the Civil Protection. The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
What was the strongest earthquake near Campello sul Clitunno?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Campello sul Clitunno was magnitude 6.5, in 2016.
When was the last quake near Campello sul Clitunno?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Campello sul Clitunno was 5 hours ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)