Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 23.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Basilicata · Castelmezzano
Country overviewItaly · Basilicata
M2.1 Earthquake near Castelmezzano, Basilicata (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Castelmezzano, Basilicata (Italy) on May 30, 2026 at 15:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
ID
cb2f3991cc011bc3687040a1796540f124266ae5
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 15:50:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Castelmezzano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.54130,
16.03230
Temperature
17.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 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
Italy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Italy
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