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M1.5 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Rivello, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 09:56:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Rivello, Basilicata (Italy) on July 30, 2026 at 09:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 09:56:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Rivello
County
Potenza
Village
Rivello
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.09530, 15.76500
Temperature
34.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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    Distance: 105 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 148 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 160 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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