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M1.5 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Arico, Canarias (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 00:28:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Arico, Canarias (Spain) on May 18, 2026 at 00:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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 M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 00:28:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Canarias
City
Arico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.19640, -16.51890
Temperature
15.7°C

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