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M3.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Lucera, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 20:47:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 20:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Lucera, Apulia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 20:47:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Apulia
City
Lucera
County
Foggia
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.57000, 15.32000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Ischia
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  • Palinuro
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  • Marsili
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