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M1.2 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Picerno, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 17:30:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Picerno, Basilicata (Italy) on July 9, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 17:30:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Picerno
County
Potenza
Village
Picerno
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.66580, 15.67420
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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