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Canary Islands Hit with 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake with Los Cristianos and Las Palmas Shaken
- The National Geographic Institute recorded a 4.1 magnitude earthquake near the Enmedio volcano at 12.26pm today, with thousands of residents and tourists across Tenerife and Gran Canaria reporting tremors.
- Beneath the Enmedio volcano, experts note the area sits on a submerged fault line, and INVOLCAN emphasised the quake is unrelated to recent Mount Teide seismicity with no eruption expected.
- Witnesses in Arico and Agaete reported interiors shaking and furniture rattling, with an Agaete resident saying `It lasted about ten seconds and was more noticeable than ever, moving the whole house.`
- Authorities said there are no reports of serious damage or injuries, urging residents and tourists to remain calm as Tenerife's government asked local municipalities to refresh emergency protocols and experts reconvene tomorrow.
- Registered in over 100 populated areas, the tremor reached tourist hubs such as Los Cristianos and Las Palmas ; Rubén López recalled the 1989 5.3 quake when discussing regional seismicity.
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Canary Islands tremor felt across two islands
A noticeable earthquake jolted parts of the Canary Islands on Thursday, February 26 afternoon, with residents across Tenerife and Gran Canaria reporting a sudden tremor that was felt in more than 200 locations. The quake, recorded shortly after midday, sparked concern online as locals described rumbling noises and brief shaking inside homes – though experts quickly reassured the public that the… Source
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