M1.8 Depth: 16.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Costa Garganica (Foggia)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 05:52:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 05:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Costa Garganica (Foggia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 05:52:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.93120, 15.74320
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 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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