An earthquake which lasted just a few seconds has been felt in Torrevieja. According to the National Geographic Institute the tremour measured 3.5 on the Richter scale and happened at 0543 local time.

The epicentre of the earthquake was located at sea in Cabo de Palos, around 20 km from Torrevieja and 12 kilometers deep. No damage has been recorded but local residents are reported to have been shaken as the earth moved whilst most of them lay asleep in their beds and were woken by shaking properties.