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Shallow 4.2 Quake Off Almería Rattles Andalusian Coast

Officials report no damage, with ongoing monitoring of the Alborán area.

Overview

  • The quake struck at 22:38 CET on Wednesday with an epicenter off El Ejido at roughly 2 kilometers depth, according to the National Geographic Institute.
  • Shaking was widely felt in Almería and parts of Granada and Málaga, reaching intensity IV in Las Cabañuelas and lower intensities in nearby municipalities.
  • Emergency services reported no injuries or material damage, and routine surveillance of the area continues after several small subsequent tremors.
  • Google said Android’s earthquake alert system notified about five million phones in the three affected provinces roughly 12.5 seconds after the event, providing safety guidance.
  • Separately, IGN recorded a magnitude 2.9 quake near Agaete in Gran Canaria as part of a recent local sequence under observation.