Earthquakes in San Salvatore di Fitalia
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 = 0.178 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is San Salvatore di Fitalia plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of San Salvatore di Fitalia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Salvatore di Fitalia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2011IV-V23 June 2011
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti Nebrodi earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 0 km away
- 2004III5 May 2004
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 54 km away
- 1999V14 February 1999
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 28 km away
- 1992III27 September 1992
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Sicilia centro-settentrionale earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 33 km away
- 1990IV-V13 December 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 102 km away
- 1990IV-V28 March 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 22 km away
- 1978VII15 April 1978
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 45 km away
- 1908VII-VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 80 km away
- 1908IV10 December 1908
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti Peloritani earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 22 km away
- 1823VII5 March 1823
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Sicilia settentrionale earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 41 km away
- 1739F10 May 1739
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti Nebrodi earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 5 km away
- 1693VII11 January 1693
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M7.3), epicentre 105 km away
…and 5 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 lies about 28 km from Patti-Giardini, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
San Salvatore di Fitalia 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 Messina67 events · 30gSicily region117 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in San Salvatore di Fitalia?
Yes: today the San Salvatore di Fitalia area (town and surroundings) recorded 3 quakes; the most recent 7 hours ago.
Is San Salvatore di Fitalia a seismic area?
San Salvatore di Fitalia 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 San Salvatore di Fitalia?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of San Salvatore di Fitalia was magnitude 4.1, in 2026.
When was the last quake near San Salvatore di Fitalia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Salvatore di Fitalia was 7 hours ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)