Latest earthquakes near Basilicate, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Basilicate, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Basilicate? If an earthquake is happening right now near Basilicate (also known as Базиликата), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Basilicate Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Basilicate. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Basilicate and elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2026 05:53AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Ionian Sea near Reggio Calabria (Italy) on Saturday Night.
Basilicate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Basilicate, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Basilicate roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Basilicate in 2024. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Basilicate that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Basilicate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Basilicate during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 138 | 93.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Basilicate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Basilicate occurred on Oct 28, 2016 22:02 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-west of Potenza, at a depth of 458 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Basilicate in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-west of Potenza. It is the strongest earthquake near Basilicate in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Basilicate, Italy in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Basilicate.
Earthquakes by city in Basilicate
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Basilicate, Italy.
Use this regional Basilicate earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Matera.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Basilicate.
When was the last earthquake in Basilicate, Italy?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Basilicate on the night of January 29, 2026 at 01:00 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 129km south of Potenza at a depth of 90km under water in the Tirreno Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Basilicate, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Basilicate, Italy?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Basilicate on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 223km south of Potenza at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Basilicate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Basilicate, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Basilicate. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
