Overview
- The earthquake struck at 00:55 local time with an epicenter about six kilometers from Tabernas.
- Seismologists measured a depth of roughly three kilometers, classifying the event as shallow.
- Residents reported noticeable shaking in Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido and Níjar.
- Initial reports indicated no serious damage or casualties.
- The tremor was the strongest locally in recent times and contrasted with a deeper 4.9 off Málaga on December 5, 2025 that produced fewer surface effects, according to Spain's IGN.