Earthquakes in San Vittore del Lazio
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 = 0.235 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is San Vittore del Lazio plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of San Vittore del Lazio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Vittore del Lazio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2016V24 August 2016
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti della Laga earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 149 km away
- 2003IV1 June 2003
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 77 km away
- 2002III-IV1 November 2002
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 81 km away
- 1997II14 October 1997
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 181 km away
- 1984VI7 May 1984
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 24 km away
- 1980IV23 November 1980
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 132 km away
- 1962V21 August 1962
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 89 km away
- 1931II26 May 1931
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Cassinese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 12 km away
- 1922III-IV29 December 1922
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Val Roveto earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 44 km away
- 1915VII-VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 70 km away
- 1349VIII9 September 1349
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Lazio-Molise earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 10 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 5 km from Venafro, 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 Vittore del Lazio is quieter than the average of its province.
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 region79 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in San Vittore del Lazio?
Yes: today the San Vittore del Lazio area (town and surroundings) recorded 3 quakes; the most recent 36 minutes ago.
Is San Vittore del Lazio a seismic area?
San Vittore del Lazio 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 Vittore del Lazio?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of San Vittore del Lazio was magnitude 4.1, in 2026.
When was the last quake near San Vittore del Lazio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Vittore del Lazio was 36 minutes ago.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)