Latest earthquakes near Molise, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Molise, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Molise? If an earthquake is happening right now near Molise, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Molise Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Molise. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Molise and elsewhere.
Mar 21, 2026 02:46AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Tirreno Sea near Palermo (Italy) on Saturday Night.
Mar 10, 2026 12:03AM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake hit in the Tirreno Sea near Naples (Italy) on Tuesday Night.
Molise Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Molise, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Molise roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Molise in 2016. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Molise that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Molise in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Molise during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 226 | 92.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Molise
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Molise occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 194 kilometers (121 mi) north-west of Campobasso, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Molise in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Nov 23, 1980 19:34, 93 kilometers (58 mi) north-west of Campobasso. It is the strongest earthquake near Molise in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Molise, Italy in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Molise.
Earthquakes by city in Molise
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Molise, Italy.
Use this regional Molise earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Termoli and Isernia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Molise.
When was the last earthquake in Molise, Italy?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Molise on the morning of April 7, 2026 at 08:40 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-east of Campobasso at a depth of 73km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Molise, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Molise, Italy?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Molise on the evening of November 23, 1980 at 19:34 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 93km south-east of Campobasso at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Molise since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Molise, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Molise. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
