New 5,3 earthquake hits Molise region, Italy

This is the second earthquake to hit the Molise region this week.

A new earthquake measuring 5,3 on the Richter scale struck the Molise region of southern Italy on Thursday (16). There have been no reports of casualties so far. According to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, the tremor occurred around 20:19 pm (local time, or 15:19 pm in Brazil) and had its epicenter 9 km from Montecilfone, in the province of Campobasso. The earthquake also hit Campania, Rieti and the province of Avellino, a region already devastated in 2016 by another earthquake. In addition, the phenomenon was felt on the lower floors of buildings in Naples.

ADVERTISING

🔴 Supreme Court • May 2026

Standing in line at the consulate doesn't erase your right to citizenship.

The Italian Supreme Court has confirmed that a consular blockade is legal grounds for legal action.

• Were you unable to schedule an appointment at the consulate?
• Is the process stalled or poorly managed?
• Maternal lineage?
• Incomplete documentation?

See if there is still a solution.

Authorities reported that some houses were damaged in Palata, in the Molise region. The director of the Vesuvian Observatory's monitoring room, Francesca Bianco, and the Italian Fire Department reported having received several calls from concerned citizens.

Rome Time

Last Wednesday (14), an earthquake with a magnitude of 4,7 degrees hit central-southern Italy, which, when it is subject to tremors of more than 5,5 degrees, records a lot of damage. (ANSA)