Earthquakes of 2.6 and 4 on the Richter scale in Granada and Navarra
Sunday, April 21, 2013 @ 11:46 AM
TWO earthquakes at opposite ends of mainland Spain within hours of each other caused widespread panic yesterday.
The first was in Dívar (Granada) at 13.38hrs and was felt in and around the city including in the towns of Ogíjares and Churriana de la Vega.
Although it only measured 2.6 on the Richter scale, which is relatively light and rarely causes any damage – being roughly the same intensity as a heavy lorry driving past – due to the fact it was so close to the surface, numerous residents felt it for at least three seconds and rang the emergency line, 112.
But no injuries and no serious property damage was recorded.
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