Light quake hits Morocco, Portugal and Spain
An earthquake in the Atlantic Ocean has sent tremors through Portugal, Spain and Morocco.
The earthquake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, and happened at 10:35 AM Moroccan time this morning. The epicenter of the quake was in the Atlantic Ocean, some 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Tangier.
The light quake was also felt in Portugal and in the Spanish capital Madrid.
According to the Kuwaiti news agency (KUNA), the shock was felt as far south as El Jadida. KUNA says that some people rushed out into the streets after the tremor.
Moroccan daily L’Economiste says on its website that the quake was also felt in Marrakech.
No injuries or damages have been reported so far.
Morocco’s seismological institute has reported a “notable increase” in seismic activity since the beginning of the year in the regions around Fes, Agadir, Al Hoceima, Ifrane and Taounate.
This map shows the epicenter of the earthquake at 35.8 degrees latitude and -10.3 degrees longitude. Map is from Google Earth.