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M1.8 Depth: 15.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-28 23:03:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 23:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Villa de Mazo, Canary Islands (Spain). With a focal depth of about 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 23:03:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Canary Islands
City
Villa de Mazo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.54790, -17.82970
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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: 93 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 229 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 373 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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