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
State
County
Village
Muro Lucano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.72630, 15.50070
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
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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