Latest earthquakes near Salerno, Campania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salerno, Campania, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salerno? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salerno, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Salerno Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Salerno. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Salerno and elsewhere.
Mar 21, 2026 02:46AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Tirreno Sea near Palermo (Italy) on Saturday Night.
Mar 10, 2026 12:03AM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake hit in the Tirreno Sea near Naples (Italy) on Tuesday Night.
Salerno Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 245 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salerno, 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 Salerno roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salerno in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salerno 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 Salerno in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Salerno 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 | 225 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Salerno
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salerno occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-northwest of Salerno, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salerno in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-northwest of Salerno. It is the strongest earthquake near Salerno 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 Salerno, 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 Salerno.
Nearest earthquakes from Salerno
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salerno, 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 Salerno.
When was the last earthquake in Salerno, Campania?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Salerno on the afternoon of April 7, 2026 at 16:18 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-east of Salerno at a depth of 32km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salerno, Campania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salerno, Campania?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Salerno on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 242km south-southeast of Salerno at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salerno since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salerno, Campania?
In the past 10 years, 245 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salerno. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
