M1.2 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 1 km W Maratea (PZ)

UTC time: 2026-04-03 02:22:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 1 km W Maratea (PZ) on April 3, 2026 at 02:22 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
M1.2
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 02:22:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.99500, 15.71270
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 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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