Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 4.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canarias · Agaete
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M1.7 Earthquake near Agaete, Canarias (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 05:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Agaete, Canarias (Spain). With a focal depth of about 4 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Gran Canaria
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Tenerife
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Fuerteventura
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La Palma
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Lanzarote
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Hierro
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