2.4 Magnitude Quake Hits Tenerife
The National Geographic Institute recorded a 2.4 magnitude earthquake on Tenerife this Friday, November 7, at 8:20 AM in Guía de Isora.
The National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded an earthquake measuring 2.4 on the island of Tenerife this Friday, November 7.
According to the IGN, the tremor happened at 8:20 AM in Guía de Isora, 11 kilometers deep.
Earlier that morning, another earthquake occurred in the Canary Islands, though this one was at sea. This tremor took place at 5:27 AM near Fuerteventura and had a magnitude of 1.7.
While earthquakes on the islands are usually not very strong, it's still a good idea to be prepared and know what to do. For this reason, the IGN offers advice on how to act during an earthquake: