M1.6 Depth: 25.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Cagnano Varano, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 23:22:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Cagnano Varano, Apulia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 26 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

25.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 23:22:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Apulia

City

Cagnano Varano

County

Foggia

Village

Cagnano Varano

Source

ingv

Coordinates

41.89230, 15.75070

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25.6 km

25.6 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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