Earthquakes today in San Gregorio Magno
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:20). Latest: M1.5 on 10 October 2026 at 03:59, 3 km East of Tito, 12 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 San Gregorio Magno: zone 1
The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
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 = 0.249 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of San Gregorio Magno. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Gregorio Magno.
The seismic history of San Gregorio Magno
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Gregorio Magno over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1996V16 July 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M3.5), epicentre 3 km away
- 1996V-VI3 April 1996
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 6 km away
- 1991V-VI26 May 1991
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 37 km away
- 1990VI5 May 1990
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 30 km away
- 1987V28 January 1987
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Potentino earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 22 km away
- 1982V15 August 1982
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 20 km away
- 1980VIII23 November 1980
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 20 km away
- 1973V-VI8 August 1973
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino campano-lucano earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 5 km away
- 1910VII7 June 1910
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 24 km away
- 1857VII-VIII16 December 1857
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Basilicata earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 53 km away
- 1694VII-VIII8 September 1694
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 20 km away
- 1466VIII15 January 1466
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 10 km away
…and 12 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 sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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?
San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of San Gregorio Magno. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is San Gregorio Magno a seismic area?
San Gregorio Magno is classified in seismic zone 1 by the Civil Protection. The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Gregorio Magno?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Gregorio Magno was magnitude 3.9, on 10 February 2024.
When was the last quake near San Gregorio Magno?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Gregorio Magno dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.5.
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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)