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M2.2 Depth: 34.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-06-08 23:51:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2025 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
34.9 km
UTC time
2025-06-08 23:51:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.69550, -16.08060
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.9 km
Shallow
34.9 km
34.9 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: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 92 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 205 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 219 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 242 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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