Province of Salerno

Earthquakes today in Tramonti

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 16:10). Latest: M1.1 on 6 October 2026 at 04:45, 4 km South-East of Massa di Somma, 0 km deep.

1.1
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km South-East of Massa di Somma

7 days ago · 6 Oct 2026, 04:45
Depth 0 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
7
days since the last quake within 30 km
797
quakes recorded since 2015
~5 days
on average, one quake every
3.1
The strongest within 30 km
4 km East of Massa di Somma
2 years ago · 28 Apr 2024, 05:55

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

How seismic is Tramonti: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

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 = 0.104 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to San Valentino Torio Earthquake details
0
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
84
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

No epicentre attributed to Tramonti in the INGV catalogue since 2015 · 4,080 inhabitants

The seismic history of Tramonti

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

  1. 1980VII23 November 1980

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 57 km away · observed at Tramonti (Polvica)

  2. 1930VII23 July 1930

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Gete

  3. 1930VII23 July 1930

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Campinola

  4. 1930VII23 July 1930

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Tramonti (Polvica)

  5. 1930VI-VII23 July 1930

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Cesarano

  6. 1930VI23 July 1930

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Pucara

  7. 1930VI23 July 1930

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Corsano

  8. 1930VI23 July 1930

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Figlino

  9. 1930VI23 July 1930

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Pietre

  10. 1857VI-VII16 December 1857

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

    Basilicata earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 109 km away · observed at Tramonti (Polvica)

  11. 1694VII8 September 1694

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 68 km away · observed at Tramonti (Polvica)

  12. 1456VI-VII5 December 1456

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

    Appennino centro-meridionale earthquake (M7.2), epicentre 68 km away · observed at Tramonti (Polvica)

…and 8 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.

15615.6
Penisola sorrentina earthquake
31 July 1561 · 7 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
14995.6
Nola earthquake
5 December 1499 · 28 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
17415.4
Irpinia earthquake
6 August 1741 · 49 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
18055.1
Pianura Campana earthquake
13 October 1805 · 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

Irpinia-Agri Valley

The town lies about 46 km from Irpinia-Agri Valley, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.8between 1 and 14 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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.1
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
22 km North-West · 0 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 04:45
1.1
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
23 km North-West · 1 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 22:15
1.2
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
23 km North-West · 2 km
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 11:32
1.0
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
23 km North-West · 0 km
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 08:53
1.0
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
23 km North-West · 0 km
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 08:53
1.0
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
23 km North-West · 0 km
25 days ago
19 Sept 2026, 03:03
1.8
4 km North-West of Terzigno
22 km North-West · 4 km
25 days ago
18 Sept 2026, 21:21
1.5
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
23 km North-West · 0 km
1 month ago
11 Sept 2026, 10:05
1.4
4 km North of Trecase
22 km North-West · 2 km
1 month ago
9 Sept 2026, 03:32
1.2
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
23 km North-West · 0 km
1 month ago
5 Sept 2026, 08:56

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Tramonti is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 0% of the 158 towns in the province.
Tramonti0
Nearby towns average0.2

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 days
ISTAT code: 065151

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Tramonti today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Tramonti. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.

Is Tramonti a seismic area?

Tramonti is classified in seismic zone 3 by the Civil Protection. Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

What was the strongest earthquake near Tramonti?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Tramonti was magnitude 3.1, on 28 April 2024.

When was the last quake near Tramonti?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Tramonti dates back to 6 October 2026, magnitude 1.1.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)