M0.9 Depth: 17.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Muro Lucano, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 05:09:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Muro Lucano, Basilicata (Italy) on June 18, 2026 at 05:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

17.3 km

UTC time

2026-06-18 05:09:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Basilicata

City

Muro Lucano

County

Potenza

Village

Muro Lucano

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.72630, 15.50070

Temperature

25.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

17.3 km

17.3 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

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