Spain was shaken near Almeria, Andalusia, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 only 17 minutes ago, the United States Geological Survey reported.The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10. km beneath the epicenter near Almeria, Andalusia, Spain, in the morning on Monday, July 14th, 2025, at 7:13 am local time. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.A second report was later issued by The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), which listed it as a magnitude 5.2 earthquake as well. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), reported the same quake at magnitude 5.2.Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc. In Nijar (pop. 26,500) located 45 km from the epicenter, and Almeria (pop. 188,800) 51 km away, the quake should have been felt as light shaking.Weak shaking might have been felt in Roquetas de Mar (pop. 82,700) located 60 km from the epicenter, Vicar (pop. 22,900) 65 km away, El Ejido (pop. 84,700) 77 km away, Huercal-Overa (pop. 17,600) 87 km away, Adra (pop. 24,400) 95 km away, and Aguilas (pop. 34,500) 96 km away.VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update magnitude and depth if these change and follow up if other significant news about the quake become available. If you’re in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via our mobile app. This will help us provide more first-hand updates to anyone around the globe who wants to know more about this quake.Earthquake data: Date & time: Jul 14, 2025 05:13 am (Universal Time) local time (14 Jul 2025 05:13 GMT)Magnitude: 5.2Depth: 10.00 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude: 36.6°N / 1.97°W (Almeria, Andalusia, Spain)Primary data source: USGS