Earthquakes in Calatafimi-Segesta
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~11 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 = 0.101 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Calatafimi-Segesta plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Calatafimi-Segesta
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Calatafimi-Segesta over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005NF21 November 2005
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Sicilia centrale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 112 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 2002IV-V6 September 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 87 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1995IV29 May 1995
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Isole Egadi earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 70 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1981IV7 June 1981
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Mazara del Vallo earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 44 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1972F27 December 1972
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valle del Belice earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1968VI-VII25 January 1968
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valle del Belice earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1968VII-VIII15 January 1968
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle del Belice earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Gallitello Stazione
- 1968VII15 January 1968
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valle del Belice earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1968VI14 January 1968
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valle del Belice earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 13 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1954II20 November 1954
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Sicilia centro-occidentale earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1940III15 January 1940
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 52 km away · observed at Calatafimi
- 1897IV15 May 1897
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 67 km away · observed at Calatafimi
…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 14 km from Mazara-Belice, 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?
Calatafimi-Segesta records more quakes 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 Trapani3 events · 30gSicily region203 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Calatafimi-Segesta?
Yes: today the Calatafimi-Segesta area (town and surroundings) recorded 1 quakes; the most recent 6 hours ago.
Is Calatafimi-Segesta a seismic area?
Calatafimi-Segesta 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 Calatafimi-Segesta?
In the last ~11 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Calatafimi-Segesta was magnitude 3.5, in 2020.
When was the last quake near Calatafimi-Segesta?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Calatafimi-Segesta was 6 hours ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)