In Tenerife a has been detected series of 22 earthquakes in just one day, located between Izaña and peaks of La OrotavaThe records of the National Geographic Institute point to a low-energy microseismicity, without damage or notable incidents.
The tremors were concentrated between the 10:00 Monday and 08:12 PM Tuesday, with magnitudes between 0,6 and 2,0 mbLg and an average depth of around 7 kilometers. It is superficial and barely perceptible movements for the population.
Where and when the seismic series occurred
El core of the activity It is located in the strip that goes from Izaña a La Orotava, with most events in that environment and punctual records close in The Realejos y ArafoThe depth of the hypocenters has fluctuated in the range 4–12km, typical of the local seismicity on volcanic islands.
According to IGN, the series is particular for being located in a new seismogenic zone, which has begun to show activity this year. Still, it fits into the natural dynamics of the archipelago, where the micro-shakes They are habitual.
Recent listings may include: nearby events outside the main core (for example, in San Miguel de Abona or in the Atlantic-Canary Islands area), but the relevant episode here is the series of 22 earthquakes of the last 24 hours in the reference zone.
What the IGN experts say
Ithaiza DomÃnguez, director of the IGN in the Canary Islands, points out that this is a normal activity in volcanic environments, although he describes it as peculiar because it occurred in a recently activated zone. The relevant thing, he emphasizes, is that there are no signs of magmatic intrusion.
The organization highlights that the movements have been weak and spaced in time and, therefore, There are no signs that point to an escalating process. It is a very different scenario from the one that preceded the La Palma eruption, where clear precursor signals were detected.
The IGN seismic catalogue is dynamic and can be adjusted after analytical reviews, which is common in this type of episodes. In any case, the figure of 22 events and their magnitude ranges put the emphasis on a microseismicity no impact.
For the citizens, the message is tranquility: the released energy It has been low, there are no damages or warnings, and technical monitoring is continuous in case they arise significant changes.
Key facts about the episode
The IGN records allow the episode to be summarized as follows: main parameters:
- Magnitude: between 0,6 and 2,0 mbLg (low).
- Depth: average close to 7 km (approximate range 4–12 km).
- Time window: from 10:00 on Monday to 08:12 on Tuesday.
- Location: Izaña strip–La Orotava peaks, with specific records nearby.
- Social Impact: no damage, no warnings, no abnormal deformation detected.
- Volcanic context: no evidence of magmatic intrusion.
This type of series helps to fine-tune hazard models and surveillance maps, reinforcing the understanding of how the weak seismicity on the island.
Monitoring and protocols in the Canary Islands
The network of IGN keeps a permanent surveillance of seismicity and volcanic activity in the Canary Islands. If relevant variations are detected, the data is transferred to the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands and the PEVOLCA protocols as appropriate.
Technicians focus on patterns such as sustained increase in magnitudes, the spatiotemporal concentration of events, possible geodetic signals (deformation) or changes in gasesTo date, none of these indicators show any anomalies linked to this series.
It is recommended to attend only to official sources and prevent the spread of unverified informationCoordination between administrations and scientific teams allows for a rapid response to any eventuality.
The series of 22 earthquakes between Izaña and La Orotava is included in the regular seismic activity of a volcanic island: low magnitudes, shallow hypocenters and absence of magmatic signals. All of this, under constant monitoring and without risk to the population.
