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M1.7 Depth: 30.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Icod de los Vinos, Canary Islands (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 01:31:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 01:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Icod de los Vinos, Canary Islands (Spain). With a focal depth of about 31 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. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
30.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 01:31:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Canary Islands
City
Icod de los Vinos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.32670, -16.69170
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.7 km
Shallow
30.7 km
30.7 km — deeper than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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: 8 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 115 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 147 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 261 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 309 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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