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M1.8 Earthquake near Villa de Mazo, Canarias (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 05:52:17 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Villa de Mazo, Canarias (Spain) on April 12, 2026 at 05:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

ID
1d332036a33a40798932d39c1414a1d327509ed9
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 05:52:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Canarias
City
Villa de Mazo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.58970, -17.83500
Temperature
17.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — close to 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

  • La Palma
    Distance: 2 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 97 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 230 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 374 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 413 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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