The submarine eruption of El Hierro Island (Canary Islands) in 2011-12: updates5 small earthquakes on 12 May
Update Mon 14 May 18:42
A slight increase of seismic activity has been noted recently. On 12 May, 5 small quakes occurred in the western part of the island at depths of 2-17 km. It is unlikely that this is a precursor of a new eruptive phase, but rather reflects residual magma movements and minor tectonic adjustments at the recently emplaces dikes beneath the island.