On the night of September 16, residents of El Hierro (El Hierro) felt underground tremors. Seismographs recorded an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 in the waters near Valverde (Valverde), the island’s administrative center. The epicenter was located about 30 kilometers from the municipality of El Pinar (El Pinar), in a marine zone, while the depth has not yet been specified.
The shock was minor, so no serious damage or injuries have been reported. Only residents of Valverde and Frontera (Frontera) noticed slight vibrations. In the rest of the island, seismic activity was barely noticeable.
Authorities have asked local residents to fill out a special questionnaire to gather more information about how the earthquake was felt. The questions concern what people were doing at the time of the tremor, whether they were awake or asleep, how they reacted to the shaking, and whether objects moved or fell to the floor. This information, along with seismograph data, helps experts more accurately assess the impact and warn the public about possible risks.
Over the past week, two earthquakes have already occurred in this area, bringing the total to six since the beginning of the month. However, this latest episode has been the most noticeable in six months, surpassing even the May earthquake, which had a magnitude of 3.6. Despite this, the situation remains under control, and experts continue to closely monitor seismic conditions in the Canary Islands.
