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M1.9 Depth: 20.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-06 21:50:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION on April 6, 2026 at 21:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
20.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 21:50:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.12280, -16.22000
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.1 km
Shallow
20.1 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: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 64 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 183 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 217 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 272 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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