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M3.2 Depth: 37.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 15:41:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION on May 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain) · 2025-05-19 15:41:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2025 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
37.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 15:41:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.73360, -18.23080
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.4 km
Shallow
37.4 km
37.4 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

  • Hierro
    Distance: 20 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 262 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 419 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 473 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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