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M1.7 Depth: 18.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Arico, Canary Islands (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 15:59:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Arico, Canary Islands (Spain) on August 29, 2026 at 15:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 15:59:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Canary Islands
City
Arico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.14700, -16.44260
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 86 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 163 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 238 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 292 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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