Earthquakes today in Terme Vigliatore
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:32). 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 Terme Vigliatore: 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 = 0.195 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Terme Vigliatore. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Terme Vigliatore.
The seismic history of Terme Vigliatore
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Terme Vigliatore over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2014IV14 January 2014
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Isole Eolie earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 36 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 2010V16 August 2010
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Isole Eolie earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 32 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 2006IV-V27 February 2006
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti Peloritani earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 1999V14 February 1999
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 1995IV-V27 August 1995
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 1990IV-V13 December 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 95 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 1990V28 March 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 1980V28 May 1980
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 86 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 1978VII-VIII15 April 1978
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 1928V-VI7 March 1928
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria centro-meridionale earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 93 km away · observed at Terme Vigliatore (Castroreale Terme)
- 1894VI-VII16 November 1894
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 66 km away · observed at Ponte Termini
- 1894VI-VII16 November 1894
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 66 km away · observed at Marchesana
…and 8 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?
Terme Vigliatore sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
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 Terme Vigliatore today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Terme Vigliatore. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Terme Vigliatore a seismic area?
Terme Vigliatore 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 Terme Vigliatore?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Terme Vigliatore was magnitude 3.7, on 18 August 2026.
When was the last quake near Terme Vigliatore?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Terme Vigliatore 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)