Earthquakes in Fondachelli-Fantina
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
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 = 0.203 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Fondachelli-Fantina plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Fondachelli-Fantina
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Fondachelli-Fantina over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004NF5 May 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 69 km away · observed at Fondachelli-Fantina (Rubino)
- 2000NF29 May 2000
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Fondachelli-Fantina (Rubino)
- 1999IV-V14 February 1999
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 28 km away · observed at Fondachelli-Fantina (Rubino)
- 1990NF13 December 1990
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 81 km away · observed at Fondachelli-Fantina (Rubino)
- 1990IV28 March 1990
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Fondachelli-Fantina (Rubino)
- 1978VI-VII15 April 1978
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 43 km away · observed at Fondachelli-Fantina (Rubino)
- 1975IV16 January 1975
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 43 km away · observed at Fondachelli-Fantina (Rubino)
- 1971IV-V19 February 1971
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti Peloritani earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Fondachelli-Fantina (Rubino)
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).
Area over time
Earthquake map
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Fondachelli-Fantina 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 Messina73 events · 30gSicily region127 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Fondachelli-Fantina?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Fondachelli-Fantina area: the latest nearby dates back to 10 hours ago.
Is Fondachelli-Fantina a seismic area?
Fondachelli-Fantina 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 Fondachelli-Fantina?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Fondachelli-Fantina was magnitude 4.1, in 2019.
When was the last quake near Fondachelli-Fantina?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Fondachelli-Fantina was 9 hours ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)