M0.6 Depth: 9.3 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Satriano di Lucania, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 17:29:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Satriano di Lucania, Basilicata (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

9.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-31 17:29:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Basilicata

City

Satriano di Lucania

County

Potenza

Village

Satriano di Lucania

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.52900, 15.63120

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.3 km

9.3 km — shallower 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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