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M2.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 18:15:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain). 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 18:15:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Canarias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.24720, -16.67910
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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: 5 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 111 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 145 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 261 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 310 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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