IGN: Tenerife Seismic Activity Remains Within Normal Parameters
The National Geographic Institute has confirmed that recent seismic activity in Tenerife remains within normal parameters and poses no threat of a volcanic eruption.
Recent seismic activity in Tenerife does not indicate a change in the island's volcanic risk level, according to the National Geographic Institute (IGN). The agency, which monitors seismic activity across the country, confirmed that the tremors recorded over the past day are within normal parameters.
Technical analysis identified 63 seismic events, 27 of which were precisely located. These "low-frequency hybrid" earthquakes were concentrated in the western part of the Las Cañadas del Teide caldera at depths between 7 and 25 kilometers. With a maximum magnitude of 1.4, none of the tremors were felt by the public.
The activity began on Thursday morning and continued intermittently until Friday. While these hybrid events are common in the area, the IGN noted that the energy released was lower than in previous months. Experts have ruled out any specific patterns or groupings, reinforcing the conclusion that there is no threat of an eruption in the near future.
Because Teide is an active volcanic system, scientists monitor it constantly. This allows them to distinguish between normal background activity—such as hydrothermal shifts or deep magmatic adjustments—and signs of a potential eruption. Currently, no such warning signs have been detected. The volcanic alert level remains unchanged, and there is no cause for concern for residents or visitors.