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M1.8 Depth: 19.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Monte Sant'Angelo, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 13:23:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Monte Sant'Angelo, Apulia (Italy) on September 1, 2026 at 13:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 13:23:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Apulia
City
Monte Sant'Angelo
County
Foggia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.73330, 15.85950
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Palinuro
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  • Marsili
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