US EditionMobile Alert Issued in Spain After Earthquake Rocks Tourist Area
SOUTHERN SPAIN, JUL 14 – The 5.5 magnitude quake caused structural damage including a collapsed airport ceiling in Almeria, with tremors felt in over 50 towns and no injuries reported, officials said.
- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Costa del Sol region in southern Spain just after 7am on Monday, July 14, 2025, shaking buildings in over 50 towns including Malaga and Almeria.
- The earthquake originated nearly two miles beneath the Mediterranean, close to Almeria, in a tectonically active zone situated along a fault line that connects Spain, Morocco, Algeria, and Italy.
- Residents and tourists reported shaking homes, rattling windows, and an 'incredible roar,' with social media posts describing the quake as noticeable and surprisingly long, especially in Roquetas de Mar and Agua Amarga.
- Officials sent automated mobile alerts advising people to wear shoes, check gas supplies, and avoid damaged buildings, while emergency services received over 30 calls but reported no injuries or significant damage so far.
- The event highlights the region's vulnerability to seismic activity despite earthquakes below magnitude 6.0 rarely causing major damage, and it may increase awareness of safety measures among residents and visitors.
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