Earthquakes today in Vinchiaturo
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:14). Latest: M1.2 on 11 October 2026 at 15:00, 1 km South-West of Bagnoli del Trigno, 4 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
1 km South-West of Bagnoli del Trigno
Seismic activity within 30 km
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is Vinchiaturo: zone 1
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 = 0.262 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Vinchiaturo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Vinchiaturo.
The seismic history of Vinchiaturo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Vinchiaturo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1984IV-V7 May 1984
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 49 km away
- 1980V23 November 1980
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 93 km away
- 1962V-VI21 August 1962
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 42 km away
- 1927V25 May 1927
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Sannio earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 27 km away
- 1915V13 January 1915
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 106 km away
- 1913VII-VIII4 October 1913
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Molise earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 11 km away
- 1907IV-V20 March 1907
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 11 km away
- 1885V-VI26 December 1885
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Molise earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 6 km away
- 1882VI-VII6 June 1882
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Isernino earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 33 km away
- 1805IX-X26 July 1805
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Molise earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 10 km away
- 1688VIII5 June 1688
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 23 km away
- 1456X5 December 1456
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino centro-meridionale earthquake (M7.2), epicentre 23 km away
…and 17 more documented effects in this town's history.
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 2 km from Miranda-Apice, 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).
Over time within 30 km
Earthquake map within 30 km
60 eventsLatest earthquakes within 30 km
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Vinchiaturo 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 Campobasso3 events · last 30 daysMolise region21 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Vinchiaturo today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Vinchiaturo. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.
Is Vinchiaturo a seismic area?
Vinchiaturo 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 Vinchiaturo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Vinchiaturo was magnitude 4.6, on 28 March 2023.
When was the last quake near Vinchiaturo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Vinchiaturo dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.
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Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)