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M0.6 Depth: 5.5 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Matera, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 20:14:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Matera, Basilicata (Italy) on July 29, 2026 at 20:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 20:14:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Matera
County
Matera
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.71580, 16.62630
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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