Earthquakes today in Lacco Ameno
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:40). Latest: M1.3 on 12 October 2026 at 04:26, 5 km East of Bacoli, 4 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 Lacco Ameno: 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 = 0.146 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Lacco Ameno. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Lacco Ameno.
The seismic history of Lacco Ameno
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Lacco Ameno over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2017VII21 August 2017
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Fango
- 2017V21 August 2017
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 1 km away
- 1990NF5 May 1990
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 156 km away
- 1883IX-X28 July 1883
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 0 km away
- 1883VIII28 July 1883
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 0 km away · observed at Fango
- 1881IX4 March 1881
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Fango
- 1881VIII4 March 1881
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 1 km away
- 1863F30 January 1863
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M2.9), epicentre 2 km away
- 1841V-VI6 March 1841
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.3), epicentre 1 km away
- 1828VIII-IX2 February 1828
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Fango
- 1828VII2 February 1828
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 1 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 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?
Lacco Ameno 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 Napoli26 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Lacco Ameno today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Lacco Ameno. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Lacco Ameno a seismic area?
Lacco Ameno 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 Lacco Ameno?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Lacco Ameno was magnitude 4.7, on 31 July 2026.
When was the last quake near Lacco Ameno?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Lacco Ameno dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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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)