Earthquakes today in Pollena Trocchia
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:44). 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 Pollena Trocchia: 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 = 0.169 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Pollena Trocchia. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Pollena Trocchia.
The seismic history of Pollena Trocchia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Pollena Trocchia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005III21 May 2005
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Area Nolana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 19 km away · observed at Pollena
- 1994NF5 January 1994
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 200 km away · observed at Pollena
- 1980VI23 November 1980
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 76 km away · observed at Pollena
- 1853IV9 April 1853
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 70 km away · observed at Pollena
- 1760VI-VII23 December 1760
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Area vesuviana earthquake (M3.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Pollena
- 1694VII8 September 1694
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 86 km away · observed at Trocchia
- 1694VII8 September 1694
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 86 km away · observed at Pollena
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 39 km from Ischia, 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?
Pollena Trocchia is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
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 Pollena Trocchia today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Pollena Trocchia. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Pollena Trocchia a seismic area?
Pollena Trocchia 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 Pollena Trocchia?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Pollena Trocchia was magnitude 4.7, on 31 July 2026.
When was the last quake near Pollena Trocchia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Pollena Trocchia 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)