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M1.1 Depth: 19.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near San Nicandro Garganico, Apulia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 03:00:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 03:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near San Nicandro Garganico, Apulia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
19.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 03:00:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Apulia
City
San Nicandro Garganico
County
Foggia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.86700, 15.60050
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.6 km
Shallow
19.6 km
19.6 km — deeper 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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  • Palinuro
    Distance: 273 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
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