M1.4 Depth: 17.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 3 km W San Nicandro Garganico (FG)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:21:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 3 km W San Nicandro Garganico (FG). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
17.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:21:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.84870, 15.52830
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.1 km
Shallow
17.1 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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