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Earthquake 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 the morning of July 14, 2025, at 7:13 am local time, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred close to the southeastern shore of Spain, impacting over 50 towns including regions such as Almeria and the Costa del Sol.
- The quake’s unusually shallow depth of about 2 km intensified its effects close to the epicenter, causing stronger shaking than deeper quakes of similar magnitude.
- Buildings sustained damage in multiple locations, including the collapse of the airport ceiling in Almeria and harm to a car dealership in Huercal de Almeria, though no injuries have been reported.
- A tourist described waking up as her home trembled briefly, while Google's automatic earthquake alert system notified nearby Android users prior to the quake.
- Authorities advised travelers to monitor local weather warnings and follow official guidance, while the UK Foreign Office did not issue travel warnings after the event.
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·Barcelona, Spain
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Flight operations were suspended after the airport roof collapsed. People at the airport were evacuated.
·India
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·Spain
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Total News Sources65
Leaning Left10Leaning Right14Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 32%
C 23%
R 45%
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