11 May 11 - At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured after
a magnitude 5.3 earthquake toppled several buildings in southern
Spain, near the town of Lorca, officials say.
The quake struck at a depth of just 1km (0.6 miles), the US Geological
Survey reported, and followed a 4.4 magnitude tremor about two hours
earlier.
Lines of cars lay crushed under tons of rubble, old buildings were badly
damaged, and a local hospital had to be evacuated.
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford in Madrid says the quake is the most serious to
hit Spain in about 50 years.
A number of aftershocks have been felt in the region, and authorities fear
the death toll could rise.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13368599?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Thanks to Doug Faubus for this link
Bendandi was close with
his prediction, says Doug.
(See
Italians evacuate Rome over earthquake fears )
See videos
here:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Spain-At-Least-Ten-Die-In-54-Magnitude-Earthquake-In-Lorca-Murcia-Southern-Spain/Article/201105215990090?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_1&lid=ARTICLE_15990090_Spain%3A_At_Least_Ten_Die_In_5.4_Magnitude_Earthquake_In_Lorca%2C_Murcia%2C_Southern_Spain
Thanks to
Edwin Rees for this link
