Earthquakes today in Sasso di Castalda
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:44). Latest: M1.5 on 10 October 2026 at 03:59, 3 km East of Tito, 12 km deep.
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 Sasso di Castalda: zone 1
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 = 0.253 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Sasso di Castalda. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Sasso di Castalda.
The seismic history of Sasso di Castalda
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Sasso di Castalda over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2002IV18 April 2002
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 16 km away
- 1996VI3 April 1996
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 28 km away
- 1991VI-VII26 May 1991
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 25 km away
- 1990V-VI26 August 1990
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 4 km away
- 1990VI5 May 1990
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 28 km away
- 1989IV-V29 May 1989
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 7 km away
- 1982IV21 March 1982
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Golfo di Policastro earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 72 km away
- 1980VI-VII23 November 1980
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 52 km away
- 1971IV29 November 1971
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alta Val d'Agri earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 18 km away
- 1857VIII16 December 1857
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Basilicata earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 20 km away
- 1826VII1 February 1826
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 4 km away
- 1694VII8 September 1694
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 48 km away
…and 9 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).
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?
Sasso di Castalda sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Sasso di Castalda today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Sasso di Castalda. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is Sasso di Castalda a seismic area?
Sasso di Castalda 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 Sasso di Castalda?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Sasso di Castalda was magnitude 4.2, on 18 March 2025.
When was the last quake near Sasso di Castalda?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Sasso di Castalda dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.5.
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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)