M2.1 Depth: 7.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Matera, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 21:45:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Matera, Basilicata (Italy) on June 27, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2026-06-27 21:45:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Basilicata

City

Matera

County

Matera

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.72980, 16.67720

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 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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Marsili

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