EMSC · August 16, 2026
Magnitude 1.9 earthquake — 21 km NW of Lomo de Arico, Spain
A magnitude 1.9 earthquake was recorded near 21 km NW of Lomo de Arico, Spain on Aug 16, 2026, 01:00 AM (local time at the epicentre — UTC+1), at a depth of about 29.0 km, according to EMSC.
EMSCShallow (0–70 km)Reviewed by a seismologist
Updated 2026-09-04 17:47 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 1.9 · local (Richter) magnitude
- Location
- 21 km NW of Lomo de Arico, Spain
- Local time at the epicentre
- Aug 16, 2026, 01:00 AM — UTC+1
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-08-16 00:00 UTC
- Depth
- 29.0 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 28.036, -16.323
- Felt reports
- No “Did You Feel It?” reports submitted
- Tsunami
- No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
- Review status
- Reviewed by a seismologist
- Catalog
- EMSC (Centro Sismológico Euromediterráneo)
Epicentre and nearby recent earthquakes
The highlighted circle is this earthquake. Smaller circles are other events recorded nearby in the last 30 days.
What the shaking was like
Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
No intensity estimate was published for this event, which is usual for small earthquakes far from populated areas.
Who lives nearby
About 85,679 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 2,018,750 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo de Arico | 21.4 km NW | 7,189 |
| San Isidro | 23.5 km W | 19,541 |
| Fasnia | 25.0 km NNW | 2,777 |
| Granadilla de Abona | 26.5 km WNW | 39,993 |
| San Miguel De Abona | 29.7 km WNW | 16,179 |
| Güimar | 31.8 km NNW | 17,662 |
| Las Rosas | 32.5 km W | 2,000 |
| Vilaflor | 33.5 km WNW | 1,981 |
| Arafo | 35.1 km NNW | 5,375 |
| Candelaria | 35.7 km N | 24,319 |
Earthquake history in this area
5 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5+ have been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Canary Islands.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
58 other events within 100 km in the last 30 days.
M 1.5 1 km W of Agaete, Spain
M 2.0 11 km SSE of Tegueste, Spain
M 2.4 5 km NNW of Sauzal, Spain
M 1.5 1 km NNW of Los Gigantes, Spain
M 1.9 31 km NW of Fasnia, Spain
M 1.9 30 km WNW of Fasnia, Spain
M 1.7 14 km S of Puerto de la Cruz, Spain
M 2.2 23 km S of Tegueste, Spain
M 2.6 33 km S of Tegueste, Spain
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 21 km NW of Lomo de Arico, Spain earthquake?
Magnitude 1.9 (local (Richter) magnitude), at a depth of 29.0 km. Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
Exactly when did it happen?
Aug 16, 2026, 01:00 AM (local time at the epicentre — UTC+1). In universal time: 2026-08-16 00:00 UTC.
Was it felt?
No “Did You Feel It?” reports were submitted for this event. Small earthquakes usually pass unnoticed except very close to the epicentre.
Was there a tsunami warning?
No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
Which towns are closest to the epicentre?
The closest is Lomo de Arico, 21.4 km NW (population 7,189).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
Yes. The largest earthquake recorded within 200 km since 1960 was magnitude 5.0 (33 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain, 1989), and 58 further events were recorded within 100 km in the last 30 days.
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About this page
Event data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and, in Venezuela, FUNVISIS. Populated places and time zones: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Preliminary solutions are revised as more observations arrive.