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M2.4 Depth: 21.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-15 05:37:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION on May 15, 2026 at 05:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
21.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 05:37:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.04320, -16.20770
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.1 km
Shallow
21.1 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: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 62 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 182 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 217 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 275 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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