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M2.7 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Moliterno, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 21:37:36 UTC Local time: —

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 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 21:37:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Moliterno
County
Potenza
Village
Moliterno
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.26430, 15.80770
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
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

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    Distance: 170 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
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