A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Fuengirola on Spain's Costa del Sol this morning, according to the National Geographic Institute. The tremor occurred at a depth of 78 kilometres at 10.38am local time (9.38am GMT) and was felt as far inland as Cordoba, approximately 93 miles away.
Seismologists suggest the earthquake originated in the upper mantle beneath the Iberian Peninsula, a region where tectonic plate movements can still generate seismic activity. No injuries have been reported, and it remains unclear whether any material damage has occurred.
The quake follows a recent uptick in seismic activity in Andalusia, with 23 tremors recorded in the Malaga region over the past week, including a 3.2 magnitude earthquake near Estepona on Monday. In February, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck western Andalusia, affecting up to 200 municipalities.
Earthquakes in southern Spain are attributed to the slow collision of the African Plate with the Eurasian Plate, which causes periodic shaking in the region.
