Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 6.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canarias · Güímar
Country overviewCanarias · Güímar
Country overviewOn April 11, 2026 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Güímar, Canarias (Spain). With a focal depth of about 7 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. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS