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M1.3 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Lesina, Puglia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 01:30:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Lesina, Puglia (Italy) on February 27, 2026 at 01:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 01:30:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Puglia
City
Lesina
County
Foggia
Village
Lesina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.89020, 15.48370
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 163 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 229 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 274 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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