Earthquake of 5.1 Magnitude Strikes Northern Morocco Shaking Campo de Gibraltar and Andalusian Regions

Earthquake of 5.1 Magnitude Strikes Northern Morocco, Shaking Campo de Gibraltar and Andalusian Regions

Earthquake in Northern Morocco Felt Across Andalusia and Algarve

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Morocco on Monday night, with tremors reaching several regions in Andalusia, Spain, and the Algarve, Portugal. According to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN), the earthquake occurred at 11:48 PM, with its epicenter located in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, near the city of Ksar El Kebir, at a depth of 34 kilometers.

IGN Report

Areas Affected by the Earthquake

Residents of multiple cities and towns in Andalusia reported feeling the tremors, particularly in Campo de Gibraltar. The impact was recorded in Seville, Cádiz, Málaga, Huelva, Jaén, and Córdoba, with varying intensity between levels II and III on the European Macroseismic Scale (EMS).

Provinces Reporting the Tremor

• Seville: Alcalá de Guadaíra, Guillena, San Juan de Aznalfarache, Bormujos, Carmona, Mairena del Aljarafe, Dos Hermanas, and the capital.
• Cádiz: Algeciras, Los Barrios, and San Roque.
• Málaga: Estepona, Fuengirola, and Málaga capital.
• Huelva: Lepe and Huelva capital.
• Jaén: Linares.
• Córdoba: Córdoba capital.

The tremors were also felt in southern Portugal, particularly in the Algarve region.

Emergency Services Report

Public Reaction and Emergency Response

Residents of Campo de Gibraltar took to social media to share their experiences, with posts asking, "Did anyone else feel the earthquake?" trending on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Meanwhile, Andalusian emergency services (112 Andalucía) received five official reports from citizens early in the morning, including four from Seville and one from Huelva.

Official Statement from 112 Andalucía

No Casualties Reported

Despite the strength of the earthquake, no casualties or major damages have been reported so far. Local authorities and geological experts continue to monitor seismic activity in the region, as northern Morocco remains a seismically active zone.

This event serves as a reminder of the earthquake risk in the Western Mediterranean, highlighting the need for continued vigilance and preparedness among residents in affected areas.

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