Province of Palermo

Earthquakes today in Aliminusa

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:31). Latest: M2.3 on 11 October 2026 at 07:09, 1 km East of Caltavuturo, 7 km deep.

2.3
light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km East of Caltavuturo

2 days ago · 11 Oct 2026, 07:09
Depth 7 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
2
days since the last quake within 30 km
351
quakes recorded since 2015
~12 days
on average, one quake every
4.3
The strongest within 30 km
13 km North of Lascari
5 years ago · 31 Aug 2021, 06:14

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Aliminusa: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic 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.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.131 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
3
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
26
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.3
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Aliminusa. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Aliminusa.

Latest earthquake attributed to Aliminusa: 14 March 2026 · 1,291 inhabitants

The seismic history of Aliminusa

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Aliminusa over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2005III21 November 2005

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 41 km away

  2. 2005NF3 November 2005

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Costa siciliana settetrionale earthquake (M3.3), epicentre 44 km away

  3. 2004NF5 May 2004

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 117 km away

  4. 1996IV-V14 December 1996

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Monti Madonie earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 11 km away

  5. 1995NF11 April 1995

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 27 km away

  6. 1994III-IV6 May 1994

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 43 km away

  7. 1994NF5 January 1994

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 189 km away

  8. 1990NF13 December 1990

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Sicilia sud-orientale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 158 km away

  9. 1968VI15 January 1968

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Valle del Belice earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 71 km away

  10. 1959III23 December 1959

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Piana di Catania earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 114 km away

  11. 1906NF22 April 1906

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Monti Madonie ? earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 35 km away

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.

17265.5
Tirreno meridionale earthquake
1 September 1726 · 46 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18195.4
Monti Madonie earthquake
24 February 1819 · 25 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
18185.3
Monti Madonie earthquake
8 September 1818 · 27 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19405.3
Tirreno meridionale earthquake
15 January 1940 · 39 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Monte Magaggiaro-Pizzo Telegrafo

The town lies about 47 km from Monte Magaggiaro-Pizzo Telegrafo, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 5.7between 2 and 5 km deep

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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

2.3
1 km East of Caltavuturo
15 km South-East · 7 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 07:09
1.4
1 month ago
1 Sept 2026, 06:52
3.3
1 month ago
31 Aug 2026, 14:57
1.8
5 km West of Geraci Siculo
29 km East · 6 km
2 months ago
24 Aug 2026, 12:01
1.6
4 km South of Cerda
5 km East · 32 km
2 months ago
18 Aug 2026, 06:44
0.8
3 km South-West of Pollina
30 km East · 1 km
4 months ago
15 Jun 2026, 08:12
1.5
4 km North of Valledolmo
9 km South-East · 9 km
5 months ago
28 May 2026, 01:36
2.2
6 months ago
23 Apr 2026, 05:12
2.7
2 km West of Valledolmo
12 km South · 9 km
6 months ago
15 Apr 2026, 17:16
1.7
7 months ago
14 Mar 2026, 18:06

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Aliminusa records more quakes than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 63% of the 82 towns in the province.
Aliminusa3
Nearby towns average20

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Palermo2 events · last 30 daysSicily region176 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 082003

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Aliminusa today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Aliminusa. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.

Is Aliminusa a seismic area?

Aliminusa 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 Aliminusa?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Aliminusa was magnitude 4.3, on 31 August 2021.

When was the last quake near Aliminusa?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Aliminusa dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 2.3.

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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)