Earthquakes today in Somma Vesuviana
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:33). 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 Somma Vesuviana: 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 = 0.173 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Somma Vesuviana. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Somma Vesuviana.
The seismic history of Somma Vesuviana
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Somma Vesuviana over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2003NF1 June 2003
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 92 km away
- 1996III3 April 1996
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 88 km away
- 1991NF26 May 1991
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 118 km away
- 1990III-IV5 May 1990
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 110 km away
- 1984VI7 May 1984
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 93 km away · observed at Montesanto
- 1980VI23 November 1980
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 71 km away
- 1913IV4 October 1913
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 74 km away
- 1910IV-V7 June 1910
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 82 km away
- 1901II31 July 1901
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Sorano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 110 km away · observed at Montesanto
- 1857VI16 December 1857
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Basilicata earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 132 km away
- 1694VII8 September 1694
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 81 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 lies about 45 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?
Somma Vesuviana 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 Somma Vesuviana today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Somma Vesuviana. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Somma Vesuviana a seismic area?
Somma Vesuviana 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 Somma Vesuviana?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Somma Vesuviana was magnitude 4.7, on 31 July 2026.
When was the last quake near Somma Vesuviana?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Somma Vesuviana 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)