Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Almería, Spain

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck adjacent nan southeastern seashore of Spain astatine 7:13 americium section clip connected Monday, July 14, 2025, and was felt crossed Andalusia, Gibraltar, and parts of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

The quake, confirmed by Spain‘s Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), had an epicentre 34km from Níjar, Almería, and occurred astatine a shallow extent of conscionable 2km, which explains why it was felt successful nan surrounding regions.

According to VolcanoDiscovery, nan quake’s effect was magnified by its shallow depth:

“The shallow extent of nan quake caused it to beryllium felt much powerfully adjacent nan epicentre than a deeper quake of akin magnitude would.”

Hundreds of group person reported emotion nan quake. Despite nan strength, location person been nary charismatic reports of casualties aliases structural harm truthful far.

Official reports of caller earthquakes whitethorn beryllium delayed. Aftershocks are possible. Those successful affected areas are advised to:

• Avoid damaged buildings
• Follow section emergency updates
• Stay distant from cliffs and loose structures

IGN besides shares nan pursuing PDF successful English.

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