Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 6.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Basilicata · Matera
Country overviewItaly · Basilicata
M1.7 Earthquake near Matera, Basilicata (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Matera, Basilicata (Italy) on July 8, 2026 at 07:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
7e804c2398d0bbdf4399522513506ce3c78d3073
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 07:17:49 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.67330,
16.68080
Temperature
30.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,247 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Italy
31
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