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M1.8 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION

UTC time: 2026-06-20 13:43:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION on June 20, 2026 at 13:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 13:43:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.10310, -16.19420
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 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

  • Tenerife
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 61 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 185 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 215 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 271 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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