Earthquakes today in Teora
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:17). Latest: M1.2 on 9 October 2026 at 08:08, 4 km South of Valva, 10 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 Teora: 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 = 0.267 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Teora. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Teora.
The seismic history of Teora
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Teora over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1996IV-V3 April 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 28 km away
- 1990V5 May 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 44 km away
- 1983V20 September 1983
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 9 km away
- 1982V30 September 1982
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 4 km away
- 1980IX23 November 1980
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 4 km away
- 1930VII23 July 1930
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 25 km away
- 1913IV-V26 July 1913
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 6 km away
- 1910VII7 June 1910
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 16 km away
- 1853VIII9 April 1853
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 5 km away
- 1732IX29 November 1732
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 28 km away
- 1694X8 September 1694
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 14 km away
- 1466VIII-IX15 January 1466
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 13 km away
…and 22 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?
Teora 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 Avellino12 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Teora today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Teora. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.
Is Teora a seismic area?
Teora 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 Teora?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Teora was magnitude 3.9, on 10 February 2024.
When was the last quake near Teora?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Teora dates back to 9 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.
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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)