M2.7 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Tricarico, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 04:08:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 04:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Tricarico, Basilicata (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia. Italy: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-04 04:08:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Basilicata

City

Tricarico

County

Matera

Village

Tricarico

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

40.64000, 16.14000

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Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 km — deeper 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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