INGV, USGS and EMSC data, with the source next to every number.Sources and limits
1.2

Earthquake M 1.2 in the area of Costa Garganica, 17 October 2026, 19:42

Recorded 10 d ago. Updated 19:42.

Magnitude
ML 1.2
Local time
19:42:20
Depth
24 km
Coordinates
41.930 N 15.774 E
Source
INGV
Last revision
19:42

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.2 was recorded at a depth of 24 km, in the sea area “Costa Garganica”, on 17/10 at 19:42 Italian time. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.9). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.2). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.2). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 24 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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