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M2.0 Depth: 23.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 10:16:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain) on July 26, 2026 at 10:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
23.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 10:16:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Canary Islands
City
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.69190, -17.78520
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.4 km
Shallow
23.4 km
23.4 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

  • La Palma
    Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 110 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 229 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 370 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 406 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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