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M1.7 Depth: 17.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Adeje, Canary Islands (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 22:18:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Adeje, Canary Islands (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 22:18:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Canary Islands
City
Adeje
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.14090, -16.73240
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.7 km
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 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

  • Tenerife
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 114 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 135 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 267 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 319 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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