M1.2 Depth: 34.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Tricarico, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 22:17:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Tricarico, Basilicata (Italy) on August 11, 2026 at 22:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

34.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-11 22:17:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Basilicata

City

Tricarico

County

Matera

Village

Tricarico

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.61530, 16.12130

Temperature

19.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

34.8 km

34.8 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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