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M1.5 Depth: 23.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Cagnano Varano, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 08:20:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 08:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Cagnano Varano, Apulia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 23 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 08:20:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Apulia
City
Cagnano Varano
County
Foggia
Village
Cagnano Varano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.86650, 15.75470
Temperature
31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.2 km
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 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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