Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 3.1 km
- Source
- INGV
Basilicata · Forenza
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M1.2 Earthquake near Forenza, Basilicata (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Forenza, Basilicata (Italy) on August 5, 2026 at 09:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
b4821eb4891737be1283a14ca8afaf05c7709a9f
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 09:19:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Forenza
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.87250,
15.84630
Temperature
35.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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
Italy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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