Thursday, September 19, 2024 In an extraordinary display of geological activity, the Canary Islands have experienced a staggering 30 earthquakes in just 48 hours, as reported by the National Geographic Institute (IGN). The seismic events, which occurred between September 12 and 14, were triggered by eruptions from the Enmedio volcano, an underwater volcano situated between the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The summit of the volcano lies just 500 meters below sea level, and its recent activity has led to increased tremors in the region.
The flurry of seismic activity is not an isolated event. Between September 7 and 12, the same underwater volcano erupted 39 times, adding to the string of tremors that have unsettled the region. The most powerful earthquake recorded during this period was a 3.
6 magnitude tremor on September 12, which occurred in the early hours of the morning. While these earthquakes are relatively common in the Canary Islands, the frequency of these recent tremors is cause for heightened attention from both local authorities and residents. Despite the intensity and frequency of the seismic events, experts from the Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands (Involcan) have assured the public that the likelihood of these tremors causing significant damage to the islands is low.
Involcan stated: “The probability of an earthquake in the area of the Enmedio volcano reaching a magnitude sufficient to cause damage is very low.” Although the trem.