Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 12.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Basilicata · Moliterno
Country overviewItaly · Basilicata
M2.7 Earthquake near Moliterno, Basilicata (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On May 31, 2026 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Moliterno, Basilicata (Italy). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.
Details
ID
79d1b68f813dcec9df5a73bada51a98584caed07
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 21:37:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Moliterno
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.26430,
15.80770
Temperature
13.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
Of 1,246 other entries for this area and period, 211 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
570
Country (24h)
Italy
59
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