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M1.8 Depth: 30.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Peschici, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 04:42:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Peschici, Apulia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 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: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
30.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 04:42:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Apulia
City
Peschici
County
Foggia
Village
Peschici
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.90630, 16.05380
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.9 km
Shallow
30.9 km
30.9 km — deeper than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
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  • Ischia
    Distance: 223 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 276 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 289 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 323 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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