Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 38.3 km
- Source
- ISC
Basilicata · Rivello
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M2.0 Earthquake near Rivello, Basilicata (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Rivello, Basilicata (Italy) on March 24, 2026 at 08:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by ISC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.
Details
ID
c3d8ae1c06f861c2afcc64fddfa91076dca88e49
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
38.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 08:37:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Rivello
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.05320,
15.78100
Temperature
12.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.3 km
38.3 km — deeper 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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