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

—

Country

Italy

State

Basilicata

City

Matera

County

Matera

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.70870, 16.66420

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

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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