Earthquakes today in Roccadaspide
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:17). Latest: M0.9 on 9 October 2026 at 08:05, 1 km North of Contursi Terme, 1 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 Roccadaspide: 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 = 0.099 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Roccadaspide. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Roccadaspide.
The seismic history of Roccadaspide
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Roccadaspide over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004III3 September 2004
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Potentino earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 53 km away
- 2004IV-V3 March 2004
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 66 km away
- 2004III-IV24 February 2004
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 39 km away
- 2004II23 February 2004
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 37 km away
- 2002III-IV18 April 2002
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 37 km away
- 1996IV-V3 April 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 35 km away
- 1990V5 May 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 60 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 46 km away
- 1930V23 July 1930
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away
- 1910V7 June 1910
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 56 km away
- 1893IV25 January 1893
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Vallo di Diano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 19 km away
- 1853VI9 April 1853
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 42 km away
…and 6 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 33 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?
Roccadaspide sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
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 Roccadaspide today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Roccadaspide. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.
Is Roccadaspide a seismic area?
Roccadaspide 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 Roccadaspide?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Roccadaspide was magnitude 4.5, on 21 February 2026.
When was the last quake near Roccadaspide?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Roccadaspide dates back to 9 October 2026, magnitude 0.9.
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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)