Two earthquakes registered on the Spanish coast this morning
In the early hours of this morning (Saturday) Spain experienced a pair of seismic events that captured the National Geographic Institute's (IGN) attention. The first earthquake, registering a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale, struck near Malaga, while a second tremor occurred two and a half hours later in Daya Vieja on the Costa Blanca.
The epicentre of the first earthquake, which impacted the province of Malaga at 6:22am, was pinpointed just five kilometres from Alhaurín de la Torre and was recorded as being 60 kilometres beneath the Earth's surface.
Fortunately, this tremor was of relatively low intensity, presenting minimal risk of material or personal damage. Its effects were limited to the regions of Mijas, Alhaurín el Grande, and Cártama.
This latest seismic activity follows a series of earthquakes in the region over the past week, with a total of four occurring in the span of this month alone. Despite this frequency, it's important to note that the earthquake this morning was not the strongest recorded in recent times. On Friday, July 28th of this year, another tremor, measuring 3.3 in magnitude, rattled the same region.
A second smaller earthquake, with a magnitude of 1.7, was reported at 8:52am, and its epicentre was traced to Ciudad Quesada, with exact coordinates pointing to Daya Vieja. Fortunately, neither of these earthquakes generated sufficient force to cause any damage or disruption.
The IGN, the National Geographic Institute of Spain, has taken proactive steps to engage the public in reporting their experiences during such events. An online form is available on their website, allowing affected individuals to share details about their activities at the time of the tremors, whether they were awake or asleep, their reactions, and any movements or falls of objects they observed.
This data, in conjunction with readings from seismographs, is considered "crucial" for the organization's efforts to assess the intensity of the earthquakes and estimate potential damages to affected areas.
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