M1.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Moliterno, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 11:01:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Moliterno, Basilicata (Italy) on August 17, 2026 at 11:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 11:01:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Basilicata

City

Moliterno

County

Potenza

Village

Moliterno

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.16020, 15.89520

Temperature

29.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to 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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