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M1.6 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Villa de Mazo, Canarias (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 14:22:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Villa de Mazo, Canarias (Spain). With a focal depth of about 14 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 14:22:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Canarias
City
Villa de Mazo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.57010, -17.82780
Temperature
18.2°C

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