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M1.5 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Rotonda, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 11:00:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Rotonda, Basilicata (Italy). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 11:00:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Rotonda
County
Potenza
Village
Rotonda
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.91180, 16.07400
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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  • Lipari
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