M1.7
Depth:
17.3 km
M1.7 Earthquake near Gáldar, Canarias (Spain)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Gáldar, Canarias (Spain) on January 23, 2026 at 04:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
17.3 km
17.3 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
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Gran Canaria
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