Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 18.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Basilicata · Cancellara
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M1.2 Earthquake near Cancellara, Basilicata (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Cancellara, Basilicata (Italy) on May 25, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
0a61505a201a8e8b14dbb866b6306efd370c30a1
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 21:30:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Cancellara
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.69680,
15.90380
Temperature
11.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 km — deeper 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Italy
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,245 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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585
Country (24h)
Italy
60
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