Earthquake with magnitude of ML 2.9 on date 23-08-2021 and time 16:22:35 (Italy) in region Golfo di Policastro (Salerno, Potenza)

A magnitude ML 2.9 earthquake occured in region: Golfo di Policastro (Salerno, Potenza), on

  • 23-08-2021 14:22:35 (UTC)
  • 23-08-2021 16:22:35 (UTC +02:00) Italian time

and geographic coordinates (lat, lon) 40.0210, 15.6140 at 278 km depth.

The earthquake was located by: Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV.

Search earthquakes: Any within 30 km radius

The values of hypocentral coordinates and magnitude may be revised at a later time as more information becomes available.

Municipalities within 20 km from the epicenter

Distances are determinated based on the geographic coordintes of the (Istat).
Municipality Region Dist Inh Cum Inh
Sapri SA 6 6770 6770
Ispani SA 9 1026 7796
Vibonati SA 10 3293 11089
Maratea PZ 10 5139 16228
Torraca SA 10 1263 17491
Santa Marina SA 11 3243 20734
Tortorella SA 14 523 21257
Rivello PZ 14 2767 24024
Trecchina PZ 14 2316 26340
San Giovanni a Piro SA 14 3780 30120
Morigerati SA 14 665 30785
Casaletto Spartano SA 15 1420 32205
Nemoli PZ 17 1495 33700
Tortora CS 17 6187 39887
Torre Orsaia SA 17 2118 42005
Lagonegro PZ 17 5584 47589
Roccagloriosa SA 18 1722 49311
Caselle in Pittari SA 18 1956 51267
Lauria PZ 19 12919 64186
Celle di Bulgheria SA 20 1922 66108
Praia a Mare CS 20 6725 72833

Municipalities with at least 50000 inhabitants

An earthquake occurred to
71 Km S of Potenza (67122 inhabitants)
84 Km SE of Battipaglia (50786 inhabitants)
98 Km NW of Cosenza (67546 inhabitants)
Recent and historical seismicity

These maps show the seismic activity in different time intervals, before the seismic event to which they refer. Data reported in the first two maps come from the analysis carried out in real time by the personnel of the INGV Operating Rooms, immediately after each earthquake. The third map shows data from 1985 to the date of the earthquake: the locations are reviewed by the seismological analysts of the INGV Italian Seismic Bulletin (Bollettino Sismico Italiano dell’INGV). The localization parameters (hypocentral coordinates and magnitude) are the best possible estimate with the data available to the INGV, but are constantly updated according to further data that become available. The location and magnitude parameters, subsequently reviewed by seismological analysts, may vary.

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 0.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 72 hours preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 2.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 90 days preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 3.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, from 1985 to the date of this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

This map shows the epicenters of the historical earthquakes catalogue CPT15 (Catalogo Parametrico dei Terremoti Italiani, 2015 version 3.0, https://doi.org/10.13127/cpti/cpti15.3) since 1000 AD until 2019. The size of the square indicates the different classes of magnitude. For earthquakes with magnitude ≥ 6.0, it is also shown the year of occurrence and the magnitude value. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Seismic hazard

Seismic hazard maps provide probabilistic estimates of the earthquake ground shaking exceeding a given threshold in a given geographic region within a given time window. Thus, it is not a deterministic prediction - a target that may be never reached given the complexity of the earthquake physical phenomenon - nor of the maximum expected earthquake since this has extremely low probabilities to occur.

In 2004, it was published the seismic hazard map of Italy (http://zonesismiche.mi.ingv.it) that provides a picture of the most hazardous geographic regions. The seismic hazard map of Italy (GdL MPS, 2004; rif. Ordinanza PCM del 28 aprile 2006, n. 3519, All. 1b) provides the 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years of the horizontal acceleration at rock sites (i.e., Vs30>800 m/s; cat. A, 3.2.1 of the D.M. 14.09.2005).

The colours indicate the various values of the ground acceleration that have 10% to be exceeded within 50 years. In general, the colours associated to low values of acceleration refer to areas that are less hazardous and stronger earthquakes repeat less frequently although they may still occur.

Seismic hazard map

Seismic hazard map

This map shows the seismic hazard map of Italy for the region where the earthquake occurred.
Shakemap
Felt maps
Locations history
Type Magnitude Date and Time (UTC) Latitude Longitude Depth (km) Published time (UTC) Author Location ID
Bulletin
Rev1000
ML 2.9 2021-08-23
14:22:35
40.0208 15.6135 278 2021-12-29
11:12:40
Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV 96977601
Reviewed
Rev100
ML 2.9 2021-08-23
14:22:35
39.8978 15.3033 276 2021-08-23
14:38:04
Sala Sismica INGV-Roma 94542501
Preferred location and magnitude until now.
Origin information

Origin

Field Value
Time (UTC) 2021-08-23 14:22:35 ± 0.24
Latitude 40.0208 ± 0.0180
Longitude 15.6135 ± 0.0435
Depth (km) 278 ± 2 (from location)
Evaluation mode of Origin manual
Evaluation status of Origin reviewed
Version 1000 -> BULLETIN-INGV
Event type earthquake
Origin ID 96977601

Uncertainty

Field Value
Preferred uncertainty description uncertainty ellipse
Semi-major axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 3935
Semi-minor axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 979
Azimuth of major axis of confidence ellipse. Measured clockwise from South-North direction at epicenter (gradi) 69
Circular confidence region, given by single value of horizontal uncertainty (meter) 3930.0
Confidence level of the uncertainty (%) 68

Quality

Field Value
Largest azimuthal gap in station distribution as seen from epicenter (degree) 139
Number of associated phases, regardless of their use for origin computation 44
Number of defining phases 44
RMS of the travel time residuals of the arrivals used for the origin computation (sec) 0.3
Epicentral distance of station closest to the epicenter (degree) 0.12501
Epicentral distance of station farthest from the epicenter (degree) 1.75727
Number of stations at which the event was observed 28
Number of stations from which data was used for origin computation 28
Magnitudes information

ML:2.9

Field Value
Value 2.9
Uncertainty 0.3
Num. used stations 32
Type of magnitude ML
Reference to an origin 96977601
Agency INGV
Autore Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV
Time of creation (UTC) 2021-11-29 16:19:00

ML:2.9

Field Value
Value 2.9
Uncertainty 0.3
Num. used stations 40
Type of magnitude ML
Reference to an origin 94542501
Agency INGV
Autore Sala Sismica INGV-Roma
Time of creation (UTC) 2021-08-23 14:38:04
Picking and Arrival
SCNL Time Uncertainty Polarity Evaluation_mode Phase Azimuth Distance(km) Takeoff_angle Residual Weight
IV.MSRU.HHE. 2021-08-23T14:23:52.12 0.6 undecidable manual S 183 195.0603 144 0.13 42
IV.PLAC.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:51.63 0.6 undecidable manual S 158 188.1672 145 0.51 40
IV.FERC.HNN. 2021-08-23T14:23:49.74 0.6 undecidable manual S 166 179.487 146 -0.31 43
IV.JOPP.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:46.91 0.6 undecidable manual S 171 158.619 149 -0.73 42
IV.SELL.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:46.32 0.6 undecidable manual S 143 144.1446 152 0.22 52
IV.SERS.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:45.71 0.6 undecidable manual S 140 142.8459 152 -0.25 52
MN.TIP.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:45.10 0.6 undecidable manual S 133 135.2646 153 -0.1 54
IV.CELI.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:43.66 0.6 undecidable manual S 132 102.6195 159 1.31 37
IV.GIZZ.HHN. 2021-08-23T14:23:43.78 0.3 undecidable manual S 156 126.1737 155 -0.57 74
IV.TDS.HHE. 2021-08-23T14:23:41.28 0.6 undecidable manual S 123 73.4709 165 0.89 48
IV.CAR1.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:41.45 0.6 undecidable manual S 149 99.2229 160 -0.64 51
IV.MCEL.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:39.64 0.6 undecidable manual S 25 37.3293 172 0.83 52
IV.CET2.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:39.56 0.6 undecidable manual S 152 61.8936 167 -0.21 61
IV.CMPR.HHE. 2021-08-23T14:23:39.36 0.6 undecidable manual S 322 42.2244 171 0.4 61
IV.GRIS.EHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:38.61 0.6 undecidable manual S 147 37.1295 172 -0.19 64
MN.CUC.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:37.95 0.6 undecidable manual S 100 17.4714 176 -0.42 63
IV.MSRU.HHE. 2021-08-23T14:23:20.18 0.3 undecidable manual P 183 195.0603 144 0.44 59
IV.PLAC.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:19.42 0.3 undecidable manual P 158 188.1672 145 0.19 64
IV.FERC.HNN. 2021-08-23T14:23:18.86 0.3 undecidable manual P 166 179.487 146 0.24 66
IV.JOPP.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:16.96 0.3 undecidable manual P 171 158.619 149 -0.26 73
IV.SELL.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:16.52 0.3 undecidable manual P 143 144.1446 152 0.18 78
IV.SERS.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:16.46 0.3 undecidable manual P 140 142.8459 152 0.2 78
MN.TIP.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:15.98 0.3 undecidable manual P 133 135.2646 153 0.16 80
IV.GIZZ.HHN. 2021-08-23T14:23:15.30 0.6 undecidable manual P 156 126.1737 155 -0.02 56
IX.MNT3.EHN.02 2021-08-23T14:23:14.29 0.3 undecidable manual P 331 104.0181 159 0.06 88
IV.AMUR.HHN. 2021-08-23T14:23:14.66 0.6 undecidable manual P 40 129.0708 154 -0.82 44
IV.SNAL.HNE. 2021-08-23T14:23:14.24 0.3 undecidable manual P 341 106.0161 158 -0.08 86
IV.CELI.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:14.84 0.3 undecidable manual P 132 102.6195 159 0.67 75
IV.MRVN.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:14.18 0.3 undecidable manual P 23 125.3745 155 -1.1 58
IV.PIPA.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:14.82 0.3 undecidable manual P 120 118.4925 156 -0.1 84
IV.TDS.HHE. 2021-08-23T14:23:13.41 0.3 undecidable manual P 123 73.4709 165 0.37 87
IV.CAR1.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:13.85 0.6 undecidable manual P 149 99.2229 160 -0.17 57
IV.MCRV.HHN. 2021-08-23T14:23:13.79 0.6 undecidable manual P 336 92.5407 161 0.05 60
IX.SRN3.HNE. 2021-08-23T14:23:12.60 0.3 undecidable manual P 346 53.3022 169 0.15 95
IV.MTSN.HNN. 2021-08-23T14:23:12.36 0.3 undecidable manual P 23 29.6481 174 0.35 95
IV.CDRU.HHE. 2021-08-23T14:23:12.55 0.3 undecidable manual P 333 58.1973 168 -0.03 95
IV.CMPR.HHE. 2021-08-23T14:23:12.09 0.3 undecidable manual P 322 42.2244 171 -0.12 96
IV.SIRI.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:12.41 0.3 undecidable manual P 50 28.0497 174 0.43 94
IV.MCEL.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:12.27 0.3 undecidable manual P 25 37.3293 172 0.14 98
IV.SCHR.EHN. 2021-08-23T14:23:12.04 0.3 undecidable manual P 63 43.9227 171 -0.21 95
IV.CET2.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:12.49 0.3 undecidable manual P 152 61.8936 167 -0.19 92
MN.CUC.HHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:11.52 0.3 undecidable manual P 100 17.4714 176 -0.35 96
IV.MGR.HNZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:11.66 0.3 undecidable manual P 339 13.875 177 -0.19 100
IV.GRIS.EHZ. 2021-08-23T14:23:11.72 0.3 undecidable manual P 147 37.1295 172 -0.4 92
Station Magnitude and Amplitude
SCNL mag Generic_amplitude Period Type Category Unit Time_window_reference
IV.PIPA.HNE. ML:3.0 0.0001127615 1.2416 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:27.21
IV.CET2.HHE. ML:2.9 0.00010445600499999998 0.4416 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:39.73
IV.CET2.HHN. ML:3.4 0.00035350000000000003 1.54 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:40.01
IV.GRIS.EHN. ML:2.3 0.0000285 0.78 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:41.19
IV.MCEL.HHN. ML:2.5 0.000052497425 0.8384 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:41.22
IV.CAR1.HNE. ML:3.0 0.00012704185 0.3712 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:42.27
IV.CAR1.HHN. ML:3.0 0.00013550000000000001 0.32 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:42.44
IV.CAR1.HNN. ML:3.0 0.00012313954 0.3136 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:42.44
IV.CAR1.HHE. ML:2.8 0.0000918 0.28 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:42.96
IV.CELI.HHN. ML:2.7 0.00006105 0.38 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:45.61
IV.CELI.HHE. ML:2.6 0.000053478719999999995 0.3392 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:46.49
MN.TIP.HHE. ML:2.7 0.0000606 0.58 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:46.68
MN.TIP.HHN. ML:2.5 0.00004105 1.34 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:46.04
IV.SELL.HNN. ML:3.3 0.00021799999999999999 0.5 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:47.40
IV.SELL.HHN. ML:2.8 0.0000704 0.5 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:47.41
IV.SERS.HHE. ML:2.8 0.0000771 0.66 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:47.93
IV.SERS.HNN. ML:2.9 0.00008898223499999999 0.6784 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:47.93
IV.SERS.HHN. ML:2.9 0.00009475 1.52 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:48.15
IV.SERS.HNE. ML:2.9 0.000085462805 0.5056 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:48.17
IV.SELL.HNE. ML:3.4 0.0003105 0.56 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:48.37
IV.SELL.HHE. ML:2.9 0.00009425 0.56 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:48.37
IV.JOPP.HNE. ML:3.1 0.00012164384999999999 0.288 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:49.57
IV.JOPP.HHN. ML:3.1 0.000118664735 1.7824 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:50.03
IV.JOPP.HNN. ML:3.0 0.000109708145 1.7696 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:50.03
IV.JOPP.HHE. ML:2.4 0.000031578445 0.5184 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:50.07
MN.TIP.HNE. ML:2.9 0.00008260437 0.736 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:51.59
IV.GRIS.EHE. ML:2.3 0.00003200301 0.704 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:52.31
IV.PLAC.HNE. ML:3.2 0.00016638875 0.5376 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:53.22
IV.PLAC.HHE. ML:2.6 0.000041950495000000004 0.48 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:53.07
IV.PLAC.HHN. ML:3.1 0.00011899999999999999 0.86 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:23:53.90
IV.CELI.HNE. ML:3.7 0.0006466639 0.9152 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:24:03.10
IV.CELI.HNN. ML:3.8 0.00080949245 0.896 AML other m 2021-08-23T14:24:03.10
TDMT - Time Domain Moment Tensor
Fault Plane solutions in the area
Fault Plane solutions

Fault Plane solutions

The map reports the fault plane solutions for earthquakes in the region from 1977 to the date of this event. Red moment tensors are determined using the Regional Centroid Moment Tensor technique (RCMT, http://www.bo.ingv.it/RCMT) applied for earthquakes with magnitude larger than 4.5 in the Euro-Mediterranenan area. Occasionally, when a station azimuthal coverage exists RCMTs can be obtained also for earthquakes with magnitude down to 4.0. The gray moment tensors are obtained with the Time Domain Moment Tensor method (TDMT, /tdmt). This technique is applied to earthquakes with magnitude ML greater than 3.2, when it is possible. The size of symbols scales with the calculated moment magnitude Mw.
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