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M1.8 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Canary Islands (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 03:29:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Canary Islands (Spain) on June 11, 2026 at 03:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 03:29:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Canary Islands
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.12080, -16.24230
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower 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: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 66 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 181 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 219 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 274 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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