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M1.9 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Costa Garganica (Foggia) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 20:47:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Costa Garganica (Foggia) (Italy) on December 28, 2025 at 20:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 20:47:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.91680, 15.48830
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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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    Distance: 230 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 277 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
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