Spain – Canarias

This page summarizes earthquakes in Canarias (Spain). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.5 earthquake near El Pinar de El Hierro on 2026-06-12 18:27:26 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Canarias

The Canary Islands or Canaries are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and the southernmost autonomous community of Spain, located about 100 kilometres (60 mi) off the northwest coast of Africa.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
7
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.2
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.66
Avg depth (last 30 days)
11 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Canarias recorded 59 earthquakes within Spain. The average magnitude was M1.68. The strongest event reached M2.3.

Based on the number of recorded earthquakes in 2026, Canarias is currently among the Top 5 most active regions in Spain (rank #2 by count).

Located on the Africa Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Canarias (last 30 days)