M1.6 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Maratea (PZ)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 05:55:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Maratea (PZ) on May 5, 2026 at 05:55 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 05:55:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.99830, 15.72200
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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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