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Aftershocks Continue Following 5.5-Magnitude Quake Off Cabo de Palos

Twenty-five aftershocks have been logged since the July 14 quake off Cabo de Palos, with no new damage or casualties; tsunami protocols remain on precautionary standby.

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Overview

  • A 5.5-magnitude quake struck at 07:13 on July 14 off Cabo de Palos at a shallow depth of about two kilometers.
  • The tremor was felt in over 120 municipalities across Andalusia and the Levante, with intensities reaching IV-V on the European Macroseismic Scale.
  • Inspections confirmed only minor structural damage, including a collapsed ceiling at Almería airport and a Toyota dealership, and no injuries.
  • Android seismic alerts reached thousands of users and the 112 emergency line logged more than 30 calls, while the Junta de Andalucía activated a tsunami pre-emergency precaution.
  • The Instituto Geográfico Nacional has recorded 25 aftershocks—none exceeding magnitude 3.4—and emergency services remain in precautionary standby.