Latest earthquakes near Naples, Campania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Naples, Campania, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Naples? If an earthquake is happening right now near Naples (also known as Napoli), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Naples Earthquake News
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Naples Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Naples, Campania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Naples roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Naples in 2016. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Naples that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Naples in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Naples 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 234 | 93.98% |
Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.82% |
Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.2% |
Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Naples
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Naples occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-northwest of Naples, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Naples in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-northwest of Naples. It is the strongest earthquake near Naples in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Naples, Campania 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 Naples.
Nearest earthquakes from Naples
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Naples, Campania. 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 Naples.
When was the last earthquake in Naples, Campania?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Naples on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 15:38 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-southeast of Naples at a depth of 242km under water in the Tirreno Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Naples, Campania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Naples, Campania?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Naples on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southeast of Naples at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Naples since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Naples, Campania?
In the past 10 years, 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Naples. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.