Province of Potenza

Earthquakes today in Anzi

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:29). Latest: M1.5 on 10 October 2026 at 03:59, 3 km East of Tito, 12 km deep.

1.5
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

3 km East of Tito

3 days ago · 10 Oct 2026, 03:59
Depth 12 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
3
days since the last quake within 30 km
1,320
quakes recorded since 2015
~3 days
on average, one quake every
4.2
The strongest within 30 km
3 km East of Potenza
1 year ago · 18 Mar 2025, 10:01

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

How seismic is Anzi: 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 = 0.197 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
47
In the town
total on record
4
In the town
last 12 months
125
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.2
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Anzi: 20 September 2026 · 1,765 inhabitants

The seismic history of Anzi

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

  1. 1991V26 May 1991

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

    Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 20 km away

  2. 1990IV-V28 August 1990

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

    Potentino earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 22 km away

  3. 1990VI-VII5 May 1990

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

    Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 27 km away

  4. 1989IV29 May 1989

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

    Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 15 km away

  5. 1988IV8 January 1988

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

    Pollino earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 57 km away

  6. 1986IV23 July 1986

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

    Potentino earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 18 km away

  7. 1983IV2 February 1983

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

    Potentino earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 25 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 63 km away

  9. 1962V21 August 1962

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 112 km away

  10. 1894F28 May 1894

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

    Pollino earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 60 km away

  11. 1875IV-V6 December 1875

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

    Gargano earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 131 km away

  12. 1857VII-VIII16 December 1857

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

    Basilicata earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 20 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.

18577.1
Basilicata earthquake
16 December 1857 · 20 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
15616.7
Vallo di Diano earthquake
19 August 1561 · 34 km from here
X-XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
15616.3
Vallo di Diano earthquake
31 July 1561 · 46 km from here
IX-XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18365.9
Appennino lucano earthquake
20 November 1836 · 44 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

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

The closest seismic structure

Baragiano-Palagianello

The town lies about 16 km from Baragiano-Palagianello, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.4between 13 and 22 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

1.5
3 km East of Tito
19 km West · 12 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 03:59
1.2
3 km North-West of Brienza
27 km West · 21 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 17:14
1.1
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 21:31
0.9
2 km North-East of Pignola
11 km North-West · 13 km
12 days ago
1 Oct 2026, 06:52
1.4
1 km South-West of Albano di Lucania
13 km North-East · 31 km
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 18:25
1.3
3 km North-East of Corleto Perticara
18 km South-East · 10 km
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 11:31
1.4
7 km South-West of Potenza
18 km North-West · 20 km
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 03:14
1.6
5 km North-West of Pignola
17 km North-West · 24 km
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 02:46
1.9
3 km East of Atena Lucana
28 km West · 19 km
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 14:44
1.4
2 km North-West of Brienza
27 km West · 20 km
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 11:37

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Anzi sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 80% of the 100 towns in the province.
Anzi47
Nearby towns average54

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

Context

Province of Potenza27 events · last 30 daysBasilicata region30 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 076004

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Anzi today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Anzi. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.

Is Anzi a seismic area?

Anzi 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 Anzi?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Anzi was magnitude 4.2, on 18 March 2025.

When was the last quake near Anzi?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Anzi dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.5.

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)