Seismic activity continues across the archipelago
Earthquakes continue to make their presence felt in Tenerife. While the vast majority go unnoticed, we know seismic activity remains active thanks to the constant updates from the National Geographic Institute (IGN), which records events with a magnitude of 1.5 or higher, or those that are felt by the public.
Latest tremors recorded this week
Specifically, during the morning of Wednesday, 11 March, the IGN registered a magnitude 1.5 tremor in Vilaflor de Chasna. It was located at 06:42 at a depth of 14 kilometres. So far this week, four earthquakes have been recorded across the entire archipelago: two on Tuesday, in Frontera (El Hierro) and in the Atlantic between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, and another on Monday in this same Atlantic zone. The Monday tremor was the strongest in recent days, with a magnitude of 2.8.
Teide National Park activity subsides
The situation in Teide National Park appears to have calmed down, following the earthquake swarms recorded last February and the seismic activity in the area last week in the form of long-period (LP) pulses and hybrid events, which numbered more than 60. For the moment, there is no data indicating any seismic movement in the area over the last few days.
How to act during an earthquake
Although the earthquakes that occur on the islands are not usually particularly strong, it does no harm to be prepared and know how to act in such a situation. To that end, the IGN offers a series of tips on what to do during an earthquake:
Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Get down, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on to it.
Stay Calm: Remain as calm as possible and try to keep your balance.
If indoors: Move away from furniture, windows, and light fixtures.
If outdoors: Move away from buildings, walls, and electricity poles.
If driving: Stop in a safe place, turn on your hazard lights, and stay inside the vehicle.
If in a wheelchair: Lock the wheels in a safe spot and protect your head with your arms.
If in a crowded public place: Protect your head with your arms and take shelter under seats or tables if possible.
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