Province of Palermo

Earthquakes today in Bolognetta

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:29). Latest: M1.6 on 8 May 2026 at 08:51, 1 km South of Godrano, 10 km deep.

1.6
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km South of Godrano

5 months ago · 8 May 2026, 08:51
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
158
days since the last quake within 30 km
35
quakes recorded since 2015
~4 months
on average, one quake every
2.7
The strongest within 30 km
1 km South-West of Santa Flavia
9 months ago · 23 Jan 2026, 00:34

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

How seismic is Bolognetta: 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.

Medium
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 = 0.172 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to Cefalà Diana Earthquake details
0
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
4
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M2.7
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

No epicentre attributed to Bolognetta in the INGV catalogue since 2015 · 3,932 inhabitants

The seismic history of Bolognetta

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

  1. 2005NF21 November 2005

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 69 km away

  2. 2004NF5 May 2004

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 131 km away

  3. 2002V-VI6 September 2002

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

    Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 47 km away

  4. 1968VI15 January 1968

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

    Valle del Belice earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 50 km away

  5. 1940VII15 January 1940

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 12 km away

  6. 1823V5 March 1823

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

    Sicilia settentrionale earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 79 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.

20025.9
Tirreno meridionale earthquake
6 September 2002 · 47 km from here
VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
17265.5
Tirreno meridionale earthquake
1 September 1726 · 19 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
19685.5
Valle del Belice earthquake
16 January 1968 · 45 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19685.4
Valle del Belice earthquake
15 January 1968 · 49 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

Southern Tyrrhenian S

The town lies about 35 km from Southern Tyrrhenian S, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.0between 3 and 16 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

May 20261eventmax 1.6
Jan '25
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Earthquake map within 30 km

35 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.6
1 km South of Godrano
14 km South-West · 10 km
5 months ago
8 May 2026, 08:51
1.5
6 months ago
20 Apr 2026, 14:00
0.8
10 km North-East of Bagheria
20 km North-East · 2 km
6 months ago
8 Apr 2026, 12:52
2.7
9 months ago
23 Jan 2026, 00:34
1.5
6 km North of Corleone
14 km South-West · 9 km
1 year ago
13 Jul 2025, 20:09
1.9
1 year ago
29 Dec 2024, 07:26
1.7
9 km North-East of Santa Flavia
18 km North-East · 5 km
2 years ago
14 Jun 2024, 09:01
1.3
4 km North of Campofiorito
29 km South-West · 11 km
2 years ago
31 May 2024, 02:16
1.7
1 km North-West of Cefalà Diana
6 km South-West · 10 km
2 years ago
16 May 2024, 04:36
1.5
10 km North-East of Trabia
20 km North-East · 9 km
2 years ago
19 Mar 2024, 06:57

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Bolognetta is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 0% of the 82 towns in the province.
Bolognetta0
Nearby towns average7.2

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: 082011

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Bolognetta today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Bolognetta. The latest dates back to 8 May 2026.

Is Bolognetta a seismic area?

Bolognetta 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 Bolognetta?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Bolognetta was magnitude 2.7, on 23 January 2026.

When was the last quake near Bolognetta?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Bolognetta dates back to 8 May 2026, magnitude 1.6.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)