Earthquakes today in Frosolone
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:34). Latest: M1.9 on 12 October 2026 at 19:45, 3 km North of Colli a Volturno, 10 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
3 km North of Colli a Volturno
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 Frosolone: zone 2
A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
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 = 0.243 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Frosolone. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Frosolone.
The seismic history of Frosolone
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Frosolone over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2002IV-V12 November 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 30 km away
- 2002IV-V1 November 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 36 km away
- 1998IV7 March 1998
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Isernino earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 7 km away
- 1984VI11 May 1984
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 50 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 33 km away
- 1980V23 November 1980
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 111 km away
- 1956V25 November 1956
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isernino earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Acquevive
- 1956V25 November 1956
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isernino earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 6 km away
- 1907IV-V20 March 1907
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 8 km away
- 1885V26 December 1885
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 14 km away
- 1805X26 July 1805
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Molise earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 13 km away
- 1456X5 December 1456
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino centro-meridionale earthquake (M7.2), epicentre 41 km away
…and 15 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 Pescolanciano-Montagano, 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
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Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Frosolone is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Isernia18 events · last 30 daysMolise region21 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Frosolone today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Frosolone. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Frosolone a seismic area?
Frosolone is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
What was the strongest earthquake near Frosolone?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Frosolone was magnitude 4.6, on 28 March 2023.
When was the last quake near Frosolone?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Frosolone dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.9.
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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)