Earthquakes today in Calatafimi-Segesta
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 14:23). Latest: M1.2 on 1 October 2026 at 12:37, 3 km South of Santa Margherita di Belice, 26 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
3 km South of Santa Margherita di Belice
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 Calatafimi-Segesta: 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 = 0.101 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Calatafimi-Segesta. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Calatafimi-Segesta.
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).
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?
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 Trapani4 events · last 30 daysSicily region176 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Calatafimi-Segesta today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Calatafimi-Segesta. The latest dates back to 1 October 2026.
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 INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Calatafimi-Segesta was magnitude 3.5, on 9 September 2020.
When was the last quake near Calatafimi-Segesta?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Calatafimi-Segesta dates back to 1 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.
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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)