The tremor occurred at 17:57 local time, according to official data. The epicenter was located in the Atlantic at a depth of 27 kilometers.
While seismic activity in this maritime channel is frequent, most events go unnoticed. On this occasion, the earthquake reached an intensity of II in the Tenerife municipality of Güímar.
The National Geographic Institute continuously monitors this area. It is worth noting that in February of this year, a larger 4.1 magnitude event was recorded, which was felt with greater intensity across various parts of both islands.
