The National Geographic Institute (IGN) reported a 3.3 magnitude earthquake on the mbLg scale on Sunday in the municipality of Puerto de la Cruz, located on the island of Tenerife.
Details of the Seismic Event
- Time: The earthquake occurred at 15:04 (local time).
- Location:
- Epicentre: To the east of Puerto de la Cruz.
- Coordinates: Latitude 28.4166, Longitude -16.5272.
- Depth: 21 kilometres below the surface.
- Intensity:
- While the earthquake reached a measurable magnitude, its intensity was classified as weak, and no personal injuries or material damages have been reported so far.
Affected Municipalities
The earthquake was felt in 14 municipalities across Tenerife, including:
- Puerto de la Cruz: El Durazno, San Fernando, El Tope, Taoro-Malpaís.
- Los Realejos: La Longuera, San Vicente, La Cartaya, San Agustín, La Zamora.
- La Orotava: La Perdoma, La Florida, Hacienda Perdida, Camino Chasna-Montijos, El Sauce, Las Cuevas, La Vera, Dehesa Alta.
- Santa Úrsula: La Quinta, El Calvario.
- La Victoria de Acentejo.
- La Matanza de Acentejo: Cruz del Camino.
- El Sauzal: Ravelo Bajo.
- Tacoronte: Aguagarcía, La Caridad.
- La Laguna: Las Mercedes, Valle de Guerra.
- La Guancha: Santo Domingo.
- Garachico: Las Cruces.
- Candelaria: Malpaís, Punta Larga.
- Güímar.
- Fasnia.
Seismic Activity in the Canary Islands
This event is part of ongoing seismic activity in the Canary Islands, a region of significant geological interest due to its volcanic origin.
- Recent episodes include seismic swarms near Mount Teide, with hundreds of tremors recorded in a short time.
- The region remains under close scientific observation to monitor and better understand its geological dynamics.
While Sunday’s earthquake caused no reported damage, its occurrence highlights the importance of continued monitoring and preparedness in this geologically active archipelago.
