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M1.8 Depth: 12.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 21:33:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 21:33:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Guía de Isora
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.23700, -16.68780
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — close to 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: 6 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 112 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: 143 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 262 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 311 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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