M1.7 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8 km E Matera (MT) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 09:40:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 8 km E Matera (MT) (Italy) on November 13, 2025 at 09:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-13 09:40:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

City

Basilicata

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.68980, 16.68570

Temperature

18.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 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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