Epicentre of earthquake near Almeria. Credit: Instituto Geográfico Nacional
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the southeastern coast of Spain at 7:13 am local time on Monday, July 14, 2025, and was felt across Andalusia, Gibraltar, and parts of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
The quake, confirmed by Spain’s Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), had an epicentre 34km from Níjar, Almería, and occurred at a shallow depth of just 2km, which explains why it was felt in the surrounding regions.
According to VolcanoDiscovery, the quake’s impact was magnified by its shallow depth:
“The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicentre than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would.”
Hundreds of people have reported feeling the quake. Despite the strength, there have been no official reports of casualties or structural damage so far.
Official reports of new earthquakes may be delayed. Aftershocks are possible. Those in affected areas are advised to:
- Avoid damaged buildings
- Follow local emergency updates
- Stay away from cliffs and loose structures
IGN also shares the following PDF in English.
In Almeria, the airport roof collapsed, plus a car showroom was also damaged by the tremors. No casualties were reported.
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