Earthquake in Torrevieja measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale
Monday, August 22, 2016 @ 9:28 PM
A MINOR earthquake caused a rude awakening this morning (Monday) in the Torrevieja area, and was felt across numerous major urbanisations occupied mostly by British expats.
According to the National Geographical Institute (IGN), the quake measured 2.4 on the Richter scale at exactly 08.38hrs, with its epicentre to the south of the salt flats, near the Murcia border.
As it was 16 kilometres below the surface, the tremor was not severe and has not caused any damage.
At 2.4 – which is fairly typical for earthquakes in the south and south-east of Spain – the effect would be similar to a heavy lorry driving past at speed and may cause a visible, momentary shaking of elements on shelves or walls.
Residents would notice a sudden jerk in the floor which is over before they realise what is happening.
But small quakes are still felt over a wide area.
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