Earthquakes today in Miranda
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:41). 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 Miranda: 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 = 0.261 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Miranda. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Miranda.
The seismic history of Miranda
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Miranda over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2003III-IV30 December 2003
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 49 km away
- 2003III1 June 2003
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 47 km away
- 2002IV12 November 2002
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 44 km away
- 2002V1 November 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 50 km away
- 1990V16 April 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isernino earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 5 km away
- 1985V-VI14 March 1985
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Isernino earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 7 km away
- 1984IV24 June 1984
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 38 km away
- 1984VI-VII7 May 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 17 km away
- 1983IV12 August 1983
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 18 km away
- 1805VII-VIII26 July 1805
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Molise earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 24 km away
- 1706VIII3 November 1706
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Maiella earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 50 km away
- 1456VIII-IX5 December 1456
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino centro-meridionale earthquake (M7.2), epicentre 54 km away
…and 10 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 sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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?
Miranda 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 Isernia18 events · last 30 daysMolise region21 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Miranda today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Miranda. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Miranda a seismic area?
Miranda 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 Miranda?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Miranda was magnitude 4.1, on 25 July 2026.
When was the last quake near Miranda?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Miranda 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)