Earthquakes today in Altavilla Silentina
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:19). Latest: M1.2 on 9 October 2026 at 08:08, 4 km South of Valva, 10 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 Altavilla Silentina: 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 = 0.112 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Altavilla Silentina. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Altavilla Silentina.
The seismic history of Altavilla Silentina
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Altavilla Silentina over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004NF3 September 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 51 km away
- 2004IV3 March 2004
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 76 km away
- 2004III-IV23 February 2004
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 32 km away
- 2002III18 April 2002
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 36 km away
- 1996IV-V3 April 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 32 km away
- 1991III-IV26 May 1991
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 62 km away
- 1990VI-VII5 May 1990
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 57 km away
- 1988III-IV12 January 1988
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Cilento earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 37 km away
- 1984NF11 May 1984
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 165 km away
- 1984III7 May 1984
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 155 km away
- 1980VI23 November 1980
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 38 km away
- 1905V8 September 1905
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 205 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 28 km from Irpinia-Agri Valley, 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?
Altavilla Silentina is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Salerno6 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Altavilla Silentina today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Altavilla Silentina. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.
Is Altavilla Silentina a seismic area?
Altavilla Silentina 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 Altavilla Silentina?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Altavilla Silentina was magnitude 4.5, on 21 February 2026.
When was the last quake near Altavilla Silentina?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Altavilla Silentina dates back to 9 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.
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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)