2 quakes in Spain

Wed May 11, 2011 8:59 pm » by **Hesop**

7 min ago........

2 quakes in Spain cause damage, deaths feared

By JORGE SAINZ, Associated Press Jorge Sainz, Associated Press – 7 mins ago
MADRID – Two earthquakes in quick succession have caused major damage in the Murcia region of southeast Spain and fatalities are feared, an official said.

The official with the Murcia regional government said the quakes had magnitudes of 4.4 and 5.2. He said the epicenter of Wednesday's quakes was close to the town of Lorca and the second came about two hours after the first.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with department policy.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110511/ap_on_re_eu/eu_spain_earthquake

Wed May 11, 2011 9:06 pm » by **Richc**

Wasn't there supposed to be a big one in Rome Italy today.?

Well there is 3 hours for them yet..... :think:

RIK

Wed May 11, 2011 9:45 pm » by **The57ironman**

some video just available

a short video of aftermath

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pLLF3D1VnI

Wed May 11, 2011 9:51 pm » by **E6722maj**

at least 7 dead (reuters/sky news)

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Wed May 11, 2011 9:55 pm » by **Endless16**

Well at least it wasn't that bad for an earthquake... maybe the rest won't be so bad.

Wed May 11, 2011 9:57 pm » by **The57ironman**

(meanwhile....in tunica mississippi) :peep:

Wed May 11, 2011 10:01 pm » by **Alternateworld**

Wed May 11, 2011 10:09 pm » by **Jesse89202**

Seriously.. a 5.2 did that to Spain? Imagine if it were bigger.. I been through earthquakes and a measly 5.0 is not even huge. Those buildings must be weak! :think: