M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Manfredonia, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 23:37:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Manfredonia, Apulia (Italy) on August 12, 2026 at 23:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 23:37:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Apulia

City

Manfredonia

County

Foggia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.52480, 15.81320

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

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