M1.6 Depth: 0.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Matera, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-05 07:39:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2026 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Matera, Basilicata (Italy). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-05 07:39:00 UTC
Local time
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State
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.70870, 16.66420
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 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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