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M1.7 Depth: 39.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ferrandina, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 16:00:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Ferrandina, Basilicata (Italy) on August 12, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
39.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 16:00:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Ferrandina
County
Matera
Village
Ferrandina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.48250, 16.35780
Temperature
35.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.7 km
Shallow
39.7 km
39.7 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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