Earthquakes today in Fondachelli-Fantina
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:19). Latest: M0.9 on 12 October 2026 at 14:38, 2 km South-West of Furnari, 9 km deep.
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 Fondachelli-Fantina: 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 = 0.203 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Fondachelli-Fantina. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Fondachelli-Fantina.
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).
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?
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 Messina103 events · last 30 daysSicily region176 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Fondachelli-Fantina today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Fondachelli-Fantina. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
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 INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Fondachelli-Fantina was magnitude 4.1, on 9 January 2019.
When was the last quake near Fondachelli-Fantina?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Fondachelli-Fantina dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 0.9.
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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)