Earthquakes today in Militello in Val di Catania
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:49). Latest: M1.7 on 3 October 2026 at 00:06, 1 km North-East of Misterbianco, 15 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
1 km North-East of Misterbianco
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 Militello in Val di Catania: 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 = 0.251 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Militello in Val di Catania. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Militello in Val di Catania.
The seismic history of Militello in Val di Catania
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Militello in Val di Catania over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1990VII13 December 1990
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 57 km away
- 1959VI-VII23 December 1959
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Piana di Catania earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 13 km away
- 1908VI28 December 1908
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 124 km away
- 1897V28 May 1897
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Ionio earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 329 km away
- 1892V22 January 1892
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti Iblei earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 11 km away
- 1846VI-VII22 April 1846
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Piana di Catania earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 30 km away
- 1818VII-VIII1 March 1818
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Monti Iblei earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 10 km away
- 1698VII-VIII1 January 1698
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Monti Iblei settentrionali earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 0 km away
- 1693X11 January 1693
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M7.3), epicentre 26 km away
- 1693VII9 January 1693
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 27 km away
- 1624VIII3 October 1624
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Monti Iblei settentrionali earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 5 km away
- 1542VIII10 December 1542
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 16 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 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?
Militello in Val di Catania is quieter than the average of its province.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Catania37 events · last 30 daysSicily region176 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Militello in Val di Catania today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Militello in Val di Catania. The latest dates back to 3 October 2026.
Is Militello in Val di Catania a seismic area?
Militello in Val di Catania 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 Militello in Val di Catania?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Militello in Val di Catania was magnitude 4.3, on 23 December 2021.
When was the last quake near Militello in Val di Catania?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Militello in Val di Catania dates back to 3 October 2026, magnitude 1.7.
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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)