Spain Earthquake Hits Almeria and Costa del Sol: Urgent Messages Issued
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck 50 towns and cities in Spain, including popular tourist areas like Costa del Sol and Alicante. Locals and tourists were shaken awake by the tremors, with reports of buildings shaking in multiple locations. Urgent messages were issued to residents in Almeria and Granada, advising precautions in case of aftershocks.
An earthquake has hit 50 towns and cities in Spain this morning including Costa del Sol and Alicante. Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN) registered the quake shortly after 7am with a magnitude of 5.5, affecting areas popular with British holidaymakers. Locals and tourists woke up to an 'incredible roar' as buildings shook in various regions.
The tremors were felt in Granada, Málaga, Jaén, Murcia, Alicante, and Albacete. Residents described the experience as startling, with warnings issued via mobile phones in Almeria and Granada. The impact was magnified by the shallow depth of the earthquake, making it more strongly felt near the epicenter.
One tourist shared, \"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 neighbors in the complex.\" Another person mentioned, \"Who felt the earthquake this morning at 7.10 am? It was the biggest one in 23 years in Almeria.\"
Reports indicate that hundreds of homes felt the tremors, leaving locals shocked. Earthquake alerts advised immediate actions such as putting on shoes, checking for gas leaks, and evacuating if buildings showed signs of potential collapse.
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