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M1.7 Depth: 18.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Monteleone di Puglia, Puglia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 21:41:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Monteleone di Puglia, Puglia (Italy) on January 26, 2026 at 21:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 21:41:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Puglia
City
Monteleone di Puglia
County
Foggia
Village
Monteleone di Puglia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.16580, 15.25750
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 km
18.7 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

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