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M1.8 Depth: 13.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-06 20:11:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION. With a focal depth of about 14 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
M1.8
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 20:11:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.57460, -17.84360
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 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: 1 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 96 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 231 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 375 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 414 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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