US EditionEarthquake in Spain: 5.5 Magnitude Tremor Hits Near Almeria and Costa Del Sol
ANDALUSIA, SPAIN, JUL 14 – A shallow 5.5 magnitude quake caused minor damage including a collapsed roof at Almeria Airport with no injuries reported, shaking over 50 towns as confirmed by Spain's National Geographic Institute.
- On July 14, 2025, at 7:13 am local time, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake occurred off the southeastern shore of Spain near Almeria, impacting Andalusia and nearby areas.
- The quake's shallow depth of 2 to 3 km magnified its impact, causing it to be felt strongly near the epicenter across more than 50 towns and parts of North Africa.
- Residents in Andalusia, Malaga, Granada, and other provinces reported loud noises, a roar that woke families, building damage, and structural collapses including Almeria's airport ceiling.
- No injuries have been reported to date, although hundreds of homes experienced impacts, and a sequence of minor tremors with magnitudes between 1.9 and 3.4 on the Richter scale followed the main earthquake.
- The event triggered mobile warnings and evacuation plans, while official bodies advised avoiding damaged buildings, and the UK Foreign Office encouraged travelers to follow local advice.
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