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M1.7 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Statte, Puglia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 09:39:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Statte, Puglia (Italy) on February 11, 2026 at 09:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 09:39:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Puglia
City
Statte
County
Taranto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.55400, 17.24670
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — shallower 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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