Earthquakes in San Biagio Saracinisco
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.265 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is San Biagio Saracinisco plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of San Biagio Saracinisco
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Biagio Saracinisco over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2003NF1 June 2003
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 74 km away
- 2000NF25 October 2000
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Marsica earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 30 km away
- 1992II-III16 March 1992
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Alta Valle del Volturno earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 23 km away
- 1992II-III15 March 1992
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Alta Valle del Volturno earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 27 km away
- 1990NF5 May 1990
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 180 km away
- 1984VII7 May 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 12 km away
- 1980IV23 November 1980
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 141 km away
- 1969NF17 April 1969
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Terelle earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 14 km away
- 1933II26 September 1933
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Maiella earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 53 km away
- 1915D13 January 1915
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 56 km away
- 1873V-VI12 July 1873
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Val Comino earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 16 km away
Source: Italian Macroseismic Database DBMI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The great earthquakes in this area's history
Almost a thousand years of catalogues: the strongest documented events within ~50 km.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 4 km from Salto Lake-Ovindoli-Barrea, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
Faults are mapped to build better and understand the territory: knowing them says nothing about when an earthquake will occur, which remains unpredictable. Source: DISS 3.3 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
Area over time
Earthquake map
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
San Biagio Saracinisco sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Frosinone6 events · 30gLazio region78 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in San Biagio Saracinisco?
Yes: today the San Biagio Saracinisco area (town and surroundings) recorded 3 quakes; the most recent 3 hours ago.
Is San Biagio Saracinisco a seismic area?
San Biagio Saracinisco is classified in seismic zone 1 by the Civil Protection. The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Biagio Saracinisco?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of San Biagio Saracinisco was magnitude 4.1, in 2026.
When was the last quake near San Biagio Saracinisco?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Biagio Saracinisco was 3 hours ago.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)