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M1.3 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Bella, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 02:30:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Bella, Basilicata (Italy) on August 27, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 02:30:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Bella
County
Potenza
Village
Bella
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.75980, 15.53650
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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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