TWO earthquakes out to sea last night (Sunday) shook the coast of Fuengirola (Málaga province) within the space of 10 minutes, reports the National Geographical Institute (IGN).
The first came at 20.47 exactly and measured 4.2 on the Richter scale, normally enough to cause some minor damage and momentary alarm among the population.
It was followed by an aftershock of 3.1 on the Richter scale at 20.58.
But as they were between 64 and 65 kilometres below the earth's crust, they were not felt by anyone near the epicentre.
In fact, the 112 emergency hotline did not receive any calls.
No damage or injury has been reported.
Minor earthquakes a long way underground and barely felt are relatively commonplace in south and south-eastern Spain, but rarely cause problems.
Typically, they do not go beyond 3 on the Richter scale – which has a similar effect to a heavy lorry driven past at speed – and are often below 2, meaning they would not be noticed.
Photograph by the National Geographical Institute (IGN)
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