Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El Mundo

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 registered in Jimera de Líbar (Málaga)

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was felt in Jimera de Líbar, Málaga, with no reported damages or injuries.

Jimera de Líbar, a village in Málaga, experienced a magnitude 2.7 earthquake at 01:22 AM, as reported by Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN). The quake had a shallow depth of 0 kilometers and occurred at coordinates 36.65°N and 5.27°W. Local residents felt the tremor, but fortunately, there were no reports of material damage or injuries resulting from this seismic activity.

Between February 3 and 9, the IGN reported a total of 105 minor magnitude earthquakes (ranging from 1.2 to 3.6) occurring in the region southwest of Málaga and southeast of Cádiz. These earthquakes have been recorded at depths varying from 0 to 40 kilometers, indicating increased seismic activity in the area. The largest earthquake in the recent period was a magnitude 3.6 event on February 8, which was felt with an intensity ranked between III and IV—classified as weak but widely observed.

The persisting seismic activity in this region, particularly between the Sierra de Grazalema and the coast of Estepona, may raise concerns among local residents about potential future quakes. The IGN continues to monitor the situation, providing timely information to inform the public and ensure safety as needed.

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