M1.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 5 km S Muro Lucano (PZ) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 17:12:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 5 km S Muro Lucano (PZ) (Italy) on August 28, 2025 at 17:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. Italy: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-28 17:12:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

City

Basilicata

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.71330, 15.48720

Temperature

22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — deeper 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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