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M1.7 Earthquake near Matera, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 07:37:26 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Matera, Basilicata (Italy) on August 6, 2026 at 07:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

ID
05c3db9af0ff677f5304852da24419641d0256a8
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 07:37:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Matera
County
Matera
Village
Mira Valle
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.68420, 16.68820
Temperature
33.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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