Earthquakes today in Montemaggiore Belsito
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:45). Latest: M2.3 on 11 October 2026 at 07:09, 1 km East of Caltavuturo, 7 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 Montemaggiore Belsito: 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 = 0.124 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Montemaggiore Belsito. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Montemaggiore Belsito.
The seismic history of Montemaggiore Belsito
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Montemaggiore Belsito over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005III21 November 2005
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 41 km away
- 2005NF3 November 2005
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Costa siciliana settetrionale earthquake (M3.3), epicentre 47 km away
- 1996IV-V14 December 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti Madonie earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 13 km away
- 1995III-IV11 April 1995
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 25 km away
- 1994IV6 May 1994
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 43 km away
- 1993III26 June 1993
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Monti Madonie ? earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 42 km away
- 1968VI-VII15 January 1968
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valle del Belice earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 69 km away
- 1906NF22 April 1906
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Monti Madonie ? earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 38 km away
- 1905NF8 September 1905
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 224 km away
- 1897NF15 May 1897
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 77 km away
- 1892NF16 March 1892
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Alicudi earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 109 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 64 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 44 km from Monte Magaggiaro-Pizzo Telegrafo, 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).
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?
Montemaggiore Belsito 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 Palermo2 events · last 30 daysSicily region176 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Montemaggiore Belsito today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Montemaggiore Belsito. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.
Is Montemaggiore Belsito a seismic area?
Montemaggiore Belsito 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 Montemaggiore Belsito?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Montemaggiore Belsito was magnitude 3.8, on 24 April 2020.
When was the last quake near Montemaggiore Belsito?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Montemaggiore Belsito dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 2.3.
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)