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A magnitude 5.5 Earthquake hit the south-east coast of Spain on July 14, 2025. The earthquake was felt throughout Andalusia as well Gibraltar and in parts of Morocco Algeria and Tunisia.
Spain confirms the earthquake Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), had an epicentre 34km from Níjar, Almería, and occurred at a shallow depth of just 2km, which explains why it was felt in the surrounding regions.
According to VolcanoDiscoveryThe shallowness of this quake magnified the impact.
The shallow depth of this quake made it more felt near its epicentre than an earthquake of similar magnitude that would be deeper.
The quake was felt by hundreds of people. There have been no reports of structural damage or casualties despite the magnitude.
Reports of new earthquakes could be delayed. It is possible to experience aftershocks. People in the affected areas should:
- Avoid damage to buildings
- Keep up with local updates
- Avoid cliffs, loose structures and other hazards
IGN also shares the following PDF in English.
The earthquakes in Almeria caused the roof of the airport to collapse. A car showroom was also damaged. There were no reported casualties.
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