Province of Napoli

Earthquakes today in Serrara Fontana

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 14:50). Latest: M1.3 on 12 October 2026 at 04:26, 5 km East of Bacoli, 4 km deep.

1.3
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

5 km East of Bacoli

yesterday · 12 Oct 2026, 04:26
Depth 4 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
1
day since the last quake within 30 km
2,745
quakes recorded since 2015
~2 days
on average, one quake every
5.9
The strongest within 30 km
9 km West of Anacapri
7 months ago · 10 Mar 2026, 00:03

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Serrara Fontana: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic 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.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

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).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
11
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
542
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M5.9
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Serrara Fontana. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Serrara Fontana.

Latest earthquake attributed to Serrara Fontana: 7 May 2026 · 3,164 inhabitants

The seismic history of Serrara Fontana

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Serrara Fontana over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2017V-VI21 August 2017

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Fontana

  2. 2017V21 August 2017

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Serrara Fontana (Serrara)

  3. 2017V21 August 2017

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Ciglio

  4. 1980V23 April 1980

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 57 km away · observed at Serrara Fontana (Serrara)

  5. 1883VIII28 July 1883

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Ciglio

  6. 1883VIII28 July 1883

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Fontana

  7. 1883VII-VIII28 July 1883

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Serrara Fontana (Serrara)

  8. 1883VII28 July 1883

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Succhivo

  9. 1883VII28 July 1883

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Sant'Angelo

  10. 1883VI28 July 1883

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Noia

  11. 1881VII4 March 1881

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Fontana

  12. 1828V2 February 1828

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Isola d'Ischia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Serrara Fontana (Serrara)

…and 3 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.

19785.9
Tirreno centrale earthquake
27 December 1978 · 49 km from here
16944.7
Penisola sorrentina earthquake
7 October 1694 · 48 km from here
V-VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
18804.6
Isola di Ventotene earthquake
24 July 1880 · 40 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
18484.6
Isola di Ventotene earthquake
5 July 1848 · 40 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Ischia

The town lies about 2 km from Ischia, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 5.4between 0 and 4 km deep

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

October 202613eventsmax 2.8
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.3
5 km East of Bacoli
22 km East · 4 km
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 04:26
2.8
1 km North-East of Bacoli
20 km North-East · 4 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 23:41
1.4
4 km East of Bacoli
22 km East · 4 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 20:15
1.4
4 km East of Bacoli
22 km East · 4 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 20:15
1.0
4 km East of Bacoli
21 km East · 4 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 20:02
1.0
4 km East of Bacoli
21 km East · 4 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 20:02
1.9
4 km South-East of Pozzuoli
24 km North-East · 3 km
8 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 02:16
1.0
2 km South-East of Pozzuoli
23 km North-East · 2 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 10:07
1.0
2 km South-East of Pozzuoli
23 km North-East · 2 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 10:07
1.7
5 km South-East of Pozzuoli
25 km North-East · 2 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 08:05

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Serrara Fontana sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 92% of the 92 towns in the province.
Serrara Fontana11
Nearby towns average228

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 days
ISTAT code: 063078

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Serrara Fontana today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Serrara Fontana. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.

Is Serrara Fontana a seismic area?

Serrara Fontana 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 Serrara Fontana?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Serrara Fontana was magnitude 5.9, on 10 March 2026.

When was the last quake near Serrara Fontana?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Serrara Fontana 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)