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M1.6 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-20 03:33:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION on March 20, 2026 at 03:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 03:33:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.28300, -16.54320
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 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: 10 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 100 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 158 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 247 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 296 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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