Earthquakes today in Ottaviano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 16:10). Latest: M1.1 on 6 October 2026 at 04:45, 4 km South-East of Massa di Somma, 0 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
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 Ottaviano: 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 = 0.175 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Ottaviano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Ottaviano.
The seismic history of Ottaviano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Ottaviano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1999V9 October 1999
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Area vesuviana earthquake (M3.2), epicentre 13 km away
- 1996IV3 April 1996
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 84 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 67 km away
- 1930VI-VII23 July 1930
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 73 km away
- 1915V13 January 1915
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 151 km away
- 1910V7 June 1910
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 78 km away
- 1905V-VI14 March 1905
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Avellinese earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 28 km away
- 1857VI-VII16 December 1857
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Basilicata earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 127 km away
- 1794IV-V12 June 1794
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 46 km away
- 1779VI1 October 1779
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Napoletano earthquake (M3.4), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Massa
- 1694VI-VII8 September 1694
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 77 km away
- 1688VIII5 June 1688
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 47 km away
…and 4 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 lies about 43 km from Mirabella Eclano-Monteverde, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
Ottaviano 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 Napoli26 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Ottaviano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Ottaviano. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.
Is Ottaviano a seismic area?
Ottaviano 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 Ottaviano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Ottaviano was magnitude 4.7, on 31 July 2026.
When was the last quake near Ottaviano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Ottaviano dates back to 6 October 2026, magnitude 1.1.
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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)