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M1.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Apricena, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 15:06:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Apricena, Apulia (Italy) on July 12, 2026 at 15:06 UTC. 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.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 15:06:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Apulia
City
Apricena
County
Foggia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.77980, 15.52020
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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