Powerful 4.8 quake north of Gran Canaria felt across most of Fuerteventura

Several residents reported feeling a very strong earthquake in the western part of the island.

A seismic movement measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale was felt by the population of Fuerteventura at approximately 09:50 a.m.

The quake originated on the seabed, about 40 km northeast of Gran Canaria, at a point equidistant from Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Tenerife. Its strength suggests it may have been perceived on all three islands.

Affected Areas in Fuerteventura

• Antigua
• Costa Calma
• Ajuy
• El Cotillo
• Betancuria
• Las Playitas
• Agua de Bueyes
• Toto
• Tiscamanita
• (Additional locations may also have experienced the tremor)

Such movements are unusual for the region, ranking among the most violent recorded in recent times. The earthquake’s hypocenter was 30 km deep beneath the seabed.