Earthquakes today in Mirabella Imbaccari
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:54). Latest: M1.9 on 29 September 2026 at 04:49, 9 km East of Mirabella Imbaccari, 30 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
9 km East of Mirabella Imbaccari
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 Mirabella Imbaccari: 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 = 0.123 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Mirabella Imbaccari. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Mirabella Imbaccari.
The seismic history of Mirabella Imbaccari
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Mirabella Imbaccari over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005III21 November 2005
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 43 km away
- 2004NF30 December 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Monti Iblei earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 54 km away
- 2004NF5 May 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 139 km away
- 1997III-IV30 July 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti Iblei earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 31 km away
- 1994NF6 May 1994
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 43 km away
- 1990V13 December 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 86 km away
- 1990NF29 October 1990
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Stretto di Sicilia earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 123 km away
- 1911NF29 October 1911
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Mineo earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 22 km away
- 1908VII28 December 1908
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 142 km away
- 1903II-III13 July 1903
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Calatino earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 22 km away
- 1898IV3 November 1898
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Calatino earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 11 km away
- 1818VII1 March 1818
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti Iblei earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 30 km away
…and 2 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
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Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Mirabella Imbaccari 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 Catania37 events · last 30 daysSicily region176 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Mirabella Imbaccari today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Mirabella Imbaccari. The latest dates back to 29 September 2026.
Is Mirabella Imbaccari a seismic area?
Mirabella Imbaccari 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 Mirabella Imbaccari?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Mirabella Imbaccari was magnitude 3.2, on 19 August 2024.
When was the last quake near Mirabella Imbaccari?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Mirabella Imbaccari dates back to 29 September 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)