4.1 magnitude quake hits southeastern Spain, no injuries

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck southeastern Spain on Sunday, August 2, 2026, rattling a popular tourist region and prompting dozens of emergency calls. The tremor, recorded by Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN) at 11:59 a.m., had its epicenter near the town of Librilla in the Murcia region at a depth of approximately three miles.

The quake was felt across a wide area, including the city of Murcia, located about 18 miles from the epicenter, and the neighboring provinces of Alicante and Albacete. Alicante and the nearby resort of Benidorm are major destinations for international tourists, including many from the United Kingdom. Emergency services reported being flooded with calls in the immediate aftermath. The Region of Murcia's 112 Emergency Coordination Centre stated on social media that it had received more than 80 calls from various points across the region. Officials confirmed that no personal injuries or material damage had been reported.

Seismologists noted that Sunday's event is part of a recent increase in seismic activity in the area. According to the IGN, there have been seven tremors in the days leading up to the earthquake, bringing the total number...