M1.7
Depth:
22.9 km
M1.7 Earthquake near Arico, Canarias (Spain)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Arico, Canarias (Spain) on January 30, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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 M2.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
22.9 km
22.9 km — deeper 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
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