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M2.0 Depth: 43.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-13 00:29:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 00:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
43.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 00:29:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.86900, -16.31460
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.8 km
Shallow
43.8 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: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 120 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 210 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 231 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 262 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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