Glaswegian holidaymakers have been warned after a huge earthquake rocked a Spanish holiday hotspot this morning.
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.
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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.
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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.
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