M1.5 Depth: 17.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 05:21:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION (Spain) on December 5, 2025 at 05:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

17.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-05 05:21:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Spain

City

Granadilla de Abona

Source

emsc

Coordinates

28.07510, -16.55750

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.7 km

17.7 km — deeper than the regional average (10.1 km)

Regional average: 10.1 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: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
Gran Canaria

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La Palma

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
Hierro

Distance: 150 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
Fuerteventura

Distance: 251 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
Lanzarote

Distance: 305 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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