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M1.2 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Oliveto Lucano, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 22:47:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Oliveto Lucano, Basilicata (Italy) on February 8, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 22:47:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Oliveto Lucano
County
Matera
Village
Oliveto Lucano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.52100, 16.19530
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 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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