As reported by El Pais
Near the southeastern coast of Spain, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 occurred, felt by residents of several provinces. This information was confirmed by the National Geographic Institute (IGN).
The earthquake happened at 7:13 a.m. local time near Cabo de Gata, on the coast of Almería, approximately 32 kilometers from Níjar. Initially, the IGN recorded a magnitude of 5.5, but later reduced it to 5.4. The epicenter of the earthquake was about 3 km beneath the seabed, which made it more noticeable to the population.
The tremors were felt not only in Almería but also in provinces such as Granada, Málaga, Jaén, Murcia, Alicante, and Albacete. At 8:49 a.m., an aftershock with a magnitude of 3.4 was recorded, followed by ten smaller tremors, two of which had a magnitude of 2.7, with epicenters in the sea. It is important to note that no tsunami warning was issued.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage or casualties. Earthquakes of this strength can be quite noticeable, especially indoors, where objects may shake and glasses may ring. Rescue services received several calls from concerned citizens, but there were no reports of serious material damage or injuries.