IGN Reports Series of Minor Earthquakes Near Tenerife
The National Geographic Institute has reported a series of low-intensity tremors near Tenerife and in the channel between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, noting that the events are typical for the region's active geology and pose no immediate threat.
Recent seismic activity in the Canary Islands has once again highlighted the region's active geology, according to reports from the National Geographic Institute (IGN). Over the past 48 hours, the IGN recorded four small tremors near Guía de Isora in Tenerife, along with two additional movements in the channel between Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
The data shows these are low-intensity events, which are common in the islands. In Guía de Isora, the activity began Tuesday night with a tremor 18 kilometers deep. This was followed by a 1.6-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning at a depth of 14 kilometers. On Thursday, two 1.9-magnitude aftershocks occurred—one at 6:36 a.m. (41 kilometers deep) and another at 7:50 a.m. (35 kilometers deep).
Separately, the IGN tracked two tremors on the ocean floor between Tenerife and Gran Canaria on Wednesday. The first was a 2.1-magnitude event 10 kilometers below sea level, followed by a 2.3-magnitude tremor at 9:07 p.m. at a depth of 16 kilometers.
These tremors are typical for a volcanically active area and are closely monitored by the IGN’s network of sensors. Most of these movements are too small to be felt by the public and are only detected by scientific equipment. However, the IGN continues to monitor these events closely, as factors like depth, magnitude, and location determine whether a tremor might be felt by residents. Experts continue to track these patterns to ensure public safety and better understand the archipelago's geological activity.