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M1.1 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Apricena, Puglia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 13:15:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Apricena, Puglia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 13:15:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Puglia
City
Apricena
County
Foggia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.82150, 15.45070
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower 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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