According to data published by the IGN, these seismic movements had a magnitude equal to or greater than 1.5 or were felt by the population. The most intense one, with a magnitude of 2.7, was recorded last Monday, April 20, north of Fuerteventura.
The other three oceanic tremors were located between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, and between Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. In addition to these, ground tremors were detected on land, specifically in Tenerife and La Palma.
In La Palma, an earthquake was recorded on Wednesday, April 22, at 05:19 hours southwest of Villa de Mazo, at a depth of 13 kilometers. Another tremor on the same island occurred on Monday, April 20, in Tazacorte at 06:35 hours, at a depth of 26 kilometers.
Meanwhile, in Tenerife, a tremor was also detected on Monday, April 20, northwest of Vilaflor, at 12:21 hours and at a depth of 12 kilometers.
“"Drop, cover under a table and hold on to it, remain calm and balanced, and move away from furniture and windows indoors, or from buildings and power poles outdoors, are some of the key recommendations."
Given the possibility of earthquakes, the IGN offers a series of tips on how to act. These include dropping, covering, and holding onto a sturdy object, maintaining calm and balance. Indoors, it is crucial to stay away from furniture, windows, and lamps, while outdoors, one should keep a distance from buildings, walls, and power poles. If driving, it is advised to stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn on emergency lights, and remain inside.
