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M3.0 Depth: 33.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 15:28:47 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION on May 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain) · 2025-05-19 15:28:47 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain) on May 19, 2025 at 15:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
33.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 15:28:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.73450, -18.19100
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.4 km
Shallow
33.4 km
33.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hierro
    Distance: 16 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 258 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 415 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 469 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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