00:00Southern Spain was shaken awake this morning as a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck near
00:05Almeria just hours after the region was hit by flash floods and torrential rain.
00:11The quake, recorded at 7.13 a.m., rippled through Malaga province, including popular
00:16tourist destinations along the Costa del Sol.
00:19In Almeria, parts of the airport roof collapsed, with workers describing a sudden bang and
00:24clouds of dust.
00:25A car showroom also suffered structural damage.
00:28Thankfully, no injuries have been reported so far.
00:32Mobile alerts from Spain's National Geographic Institute warned residents and visitors as
00:37the tremors spread inland.
00:39This quake comes amid a week of weather chaos, with severe flooding already impacting the
00:44region.
00:44Authorities are now assessing further risks as aftershocks remain possible.
00:49Tourists and locals are urged to stay alert and follow safety advisories.
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