Latest earthquakes near Potenza, Basilicate today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Potenza, Basilicate, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Potenza? If an earthquake is happening right now near Potenza, it will show up within minutes.
Potenza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Potenza, Basilicate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Potenza roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Potenza in 2024. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Potenza 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 Potenza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Potenza 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 | 144 | 95.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 4.64% |
| 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 Potenza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Potenza 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 Potenza 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 Potenza in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Potenza, Basilicate 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 Potenza.
Nearest earthquakes from Potenza
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Potenza, Basilicate. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Potenza.
When was the last earthquake in Potenza, Basilicate?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Potenza on the evening of March 13, 2025 at 23:58 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 28km south-southeast of Potenza at a depth of 57km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Potenza, Basilicate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Potenza, Basilicate?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Potenza 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 Potenza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Potenza, Basilicate?
In the past 10 years, 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Potenza. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
