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6 days ago
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5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Spain After Flash Foods, Almeria Airport's Roof Collapses
Last Updated: Spain Earthquake:The quake hit off Cabo de Gata on the Almeria coast at 7.13 am local time. The tremors were felt in tourist hotspots like Costa del Sol and Alicante Spain Earthquake: A powerful earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck southern Spain early Monday, just hours after the region was battered by flash floods and heavy rains. The roof of an airport in Almeria in the southeast region of Spain in the affected zone partially collapsed amid the tremors. So far, no casualties have been reported. Emergency services are assessing damage in the region, a report by the Independent said. Spain's National Geographic Institute said the quake hit off Cabo de Gata on the Almeria coast at 7.13 am local time. The tremors were felt in tourist hotspots like Costa del Sol and Alicante. At its peak, the quake reached a moderate to strong intensity rated IV-V on the European Macroseismic Scale. Minutes after the main earthquake, eighteen aftershocks have been recorded so far. A tsunami alert was also briefly activated on the Spanish coasts of the area. However, it has now been deactivated. At Almeria Airport, a section of the café ceiling within the departure lounge gave way, sending ceiling tiles crashing to the floor. Speaking to local media, one employee described the moment: 'We heard a series of strange sounds, followed by a loud crash. Suddenly, the area filled with dust." 'It gave us quite a fright," they added. Murcia, Granada, Malaga, and Jaen were among the hardest-hit provinces. 'I was in bed. It woke me up because the bed was moving back and forth, the light on the ceiling was swinging and my wardrobe doors were opening and closing. Probably lasted around 10 seconds," a local from Murcia said, as per the report in The Sun. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 21:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Airport roof collapses as Spain hit by powerful earthquake
Spain has been rocked by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake just hours after the country was devastated by flash flooding and heavy rain. The earthquake hit southern Spain, including popular tourist hotspots Costa del Sol and Alicante early on Monday morning. Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded the quake off Cabo De Gata on the Almeria coast at 7.13am local time. Cabo De Gata is the largest protected coastal area in the Andalusia region. At its maximum intensity the earthquake reached IV-V, or moderate to strong, on the European Macroseismic Scale, which has nine levels, according to the IGN. Eighteen aftershocks have been recorded so far with the largest measuring 3.4 in magnitude and occurring just five minutes after the main earthquake, according to the latest IGN report. The main earthquake struck about 19 miles off the coast at a depth of nearly two miles below sea level and was felt in hundreds of towns and villages across Andalusia and the country's Levante region, according to the IGN and local media. In Almeria, an airport roof collapsed after the quake rattled hundreds of towns, with a car showroom also damaged by the tremors. Almeria airport roof damaged by the earthquake ( An airport worker told local media: 'We heard some noises one after the other and then a loud bang and a great cloud of dust appeared. 'It was a real scare for us. There were airport workers having their first coffee of the day but luckily no one was injured.' Spanish newspaper El País reported that Granada, Malaga and Jaen, along with Murcia, Alicante and Albacete in the east, were among the hardest-hit areas. In Huercal de Almeria, a Toyota showroom was damaged. A picture showed the ceiling caved in as it was taped off. The quake came just a day after torrential rain brought chaos to streets, businesses and holiday plans across much of northeastern Spain. Spain's weather forecaster AEMET issued severe storm warnings for Huesca, Teruel and Zaragoza, Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona, and Castellón. The earthquake hit southern Spain, including popular tourist hotspots Costa del Sol and Alicante, at around 7am on Monday (USGS) Near Barcelona, 71 patients were forced to evacuate Penedès Regional Hospital as streets across Catalonia turned to rivers following flash floods on Saturday. In Cubelles, a town 30 miles from Barcelona, a witness claimed to have seen a woman and child swept away by floodwater after they fell into the swollen Foix river. Firefighters rushed to searched the river overnight, with underwater units, helicopters and drone teams scouring the area. At least 155mm of rain fell in Barcelona on Saturday in just two or three hours, according to AEMET. In Navarra, 97mm of rainfall was recorded. Heavy rain was also recorded in Zaragoza and Girona. The earthquake came just a day after Spain was battered by heavy rain and flash flooding (Catalonia Firefighters) Footage showed vehicles trapped under murky water, with some vehicles swept away by rivers flowing down streets. One video captured cars drifting along the swollen El Cardener river after it burst its banks, while others were seen completely submerged. Rosa Montserrat Fonoll, mayor of Cubelles, said: 'I've never seen anything like this in Cubelles'. She added that 200 cubic meters per second flowed through the town.
Local Spain
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Local Spain
Q&A: What we know about the earthquake in southern Spain
An earthquake struck off the coast of Murcia and Almería this morning at 7.13 am, according to data from Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN). It placed the epicentre at a depth of two kilometres and about 32 kilometres away from Níjar in Almería, in southeast Spain. How big was the earthquake? Initial reports this morning estimated the quake to be a magnitude of 5.5 or 6 on the Richter scale. Later on, however, Javier Fernández Fraile, a seismologist with the National Seismic Network, confirmed it was 5.4. A 5.4 magnitude earthquake is considered moderate but strong enough for people to feel it, although damage to well-built buildings is not common. Where in Spain was the earthquake felt? According to IGN data, in 57 municipalities in Almería as well as in 21 in Granada, nine in Jaén and five in Málaga . It has also been felt in the Levante area, in 27 municipalities in Murcia and seven in Alicante, as well as in Albacete, Ciudad Real, Madrid and Melilla. Some locals interviewed in the Spanish press have said the tremors lasted "around 30 seconds", others have said the movement was not very violent but that it lasted "three to five minutes". Was anyone hurt or injured? Andalusia and Murcia's 112 emergency services have reported dozens of calls due to the earthquake but have so far have not received any reports of injuries. Was there any damage to buildings? Again the 112 service confirmed that no one has reported damage to personal property. There was, however, slight damage to Almería Airport, where part of the cafeteria roof collapsed due to the aftershock around 9:55 a.m. this morning. No injuries were recorded and the airport is functioning as normal. What should I do If I'm in an area affected by the earthquake? Alerts were sent to mobile phones in the area with a set of recommendations and instructions. These included putting on shoes before moving around, even inside the home, and checking for the smell of gas. If you do smell gas, it is advisable to turn off the building's supply or evacuate if it is not possible to do so safely. The message warned of the need to avoid damaged structures, check for cracks or signs of possible collapse, and avoid touching downed power lines or using damaged chimneys. In coastal areas, people were advised to move to higher ground after the quake due to the risk of a tsunami. Is there a possibility of a tsunami? Initially warnings were sent out in coastal areas as a precaution, but the tsunami warning has now been cancelled and it is no longer considered to be a threat by the authorities. What is the likelihood of more aftershocks or another earthquake? The IGN has recorded several new tremors in the area with magnitudes between 3.4 and 1.8. This means that there could be a few more. "Possible aftershocks are not ruled out', according to Fernández. The earthquake occurred in an area of high seismic activity, located on the border between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, so future earthquakes in the area can't be ruled out. There have been several earthquakes in the region throughout history. The worst one was in 1522 which was the most destructive ever recorded in Spain. The epicentre was in the Alpujarras in Granada, but around 80 percent of the homes Almería were also destroyed. The areas with the highest seismic activity in the country is the Cordilleras Béticas region, located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. This area encompasses parts of Andalusia, Murcia, Valencia, as well as the provinces of Alicante, Almería, Cádiz, Granada, Málaga, and Murcia. Nieves Sánchez, vice president of the Official College of Geologists, warns that Málaga and Granada are currently the areas at greatest seismic risk in Spain and does not rule out the possibility of a major earthquake occurring at any time.
Irish Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Spain earthquake updates as several holiday hotspots hit by 'incredible roar'
Holiday-makers travelling to Spain this week have been issued a warning following a shock earthquake that hit dozens of towns and cities popular with tourists. Areas such as Granada, Málaga, Jaén, Murcia, Alicante and Albacete were impacted by the dramatic tremors. Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN) registered the quake shortly after 7am on Monday morning. The magnitude of the earthquake has been recorded at 5.5, with hundreds of homes feeling its impact. Officials examined the impact and have since classed the earthquake as strong. This was concluded after the tremor reached a maximum intensity of IV or V on the European Macroseismic Scale. Follow all the latest updates in our blog below. Locals were left shocked this morning after they were abruptly hit by the earthquake. One man said on Facebook: "Just felt the tremors of an earthquake off the coast of Almeria. Reports say 5.2 magnitude. It woke me up. Bed shaking and we are 100 kilometres from its centre. Scary." Another person wrote a post via an expat group. He said: "Who felt the earth quake this morning at 7.10am? It was the biggest one in 23 years in Almeria." A map has revealed the severity of the earthquake after it struck 50 towns. A tourist has recalled the moment the earthquake hit her home. She told El País: "I was sleeping, and the whole house shook for a few seconds. "There was an incredible roar. It woke up my entire family and the neighbours in the complex." The earthquake has hit areas across southern and eastern Spain . Areas include: Granada, Málaga, Jaén, Murcia, Alicante and Albacete.
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow tourists warned after earthquake in Malaga
The 5.5-magnitude tremor was strongly felt across the province of Málaga, including the Costa del Sol, and affected more than 50 towns. Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN) confirmed the earthquake occurred at 7:13am local time, with its epicentre located off the coast of Almería at a depth of nearly two miles beneath sea level. READ MORE: Still Game icon spotted at TRNSMT – and was buzzing to see this one huge act The shockwaves were most intensely experienced in the regions of Granada, Málaga, and Jaén, as well as the eastern provinces of Murcia, Alicante, and Albacete. The quake registered a maximum intensity of IV to V on the European Macroseismic Scale – categorised as 'widely observed' to 'strong' shaking. Authorities have issued the following advice to residents and visitors in the affected areas: Avoid damaged buildings Stay clear of cliffs and unstable structures Follow local emergency updates The relatively shallow depth of the earthquake contributed to its intensity being more keenly felt across nearby regions. READ MORE: Travel chaos this morning as power cut affects trains going to Glasgow Central Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage at this time. The Mediterranean region, including Spain's southern coastline, lies on a geological fault line and is prone to seismic activity. While earthquakes are frequent, they are typically minor, with magnitudes below 2.0 on the Richter scale.
