Magnitude 2.4 quake near El Cotillo

The earthquake was located about 12 kilometres deep.

A magnitude‑2.4 earthquake occurred at midday, specifically at 13:27, off the coast of Fuerteventura.

The epicenter was approximately 10 kilometres east of El Cotillo and about 12 kilometres beneath the surface. The tremor, which falls within the normal seismic activity of the area, has not been reported as felt by the local population so far.

The Canary Islands archipelago constantly experiences this type of seabed movement due to the volcanic origin of the islands; experts say such events are normal and pose no danger.