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M1.7 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-05 06:55:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION on May 5, 2026 at 06:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 06:55:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.22500, -16.13270
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 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: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 60 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 194 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 207 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 260 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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