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M1.2 Depth: 21.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Cagnano Varano, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 22:50:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Cagnano Varano, Apulia (Italy) on June 28, 2026 at 22:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 22:50:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Apulia
City
Cagnano Varano
County
Foggia
Village
Cagnano Varano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.87830, 15.75830
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Colli Albani
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  • Palinuro
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  • Marsili
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