M2.0 Depth: 13.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 22:01:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain) on July 25, 2025 at 22:01 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

13.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-25 22:01:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Spain

Source

emsc

Coordinates

28.18010, -17.07900

Temperature

21.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.7 km

13.7 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

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Hierro

Distance: 106 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
Gran Canaria

Distance: 148 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
Fuerteventura

Distance: 300 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
Lanzarote

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