8 dead in southern Spain earthquake

Eight people have been confirmed dead when an earthquake hit the southern Spanish town of Lorca on Wednesday afternoon, said reports.

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Eight people have been confirmed dead when an earthquake hit the southern Spanish town of Lorca on Wednesday afternoon, said reports. A 13-year-boy is among the casualties. 8 dead in southern Spain earthquake The earthquake measured 5.3 degrees in magnitude, and was preceded by another, taking place just hours before, measuring 4.4 degrees. The Spanish authorities were unable to confirm the number of those hurt, but it is believed that dozens suffered injuries. Mostly older parts of the town, that has some 100,000 inhabitants, suffered damage in the earthquake. A church bell collapsed onto the street as people were leaving their homes in a panic: (FoNet)

8 dead in southern Spain earthquake

The earthquake measured 5.3 degrees in magnitude, and was preceded by another, taking place just hours before, measuring 4.4 degrees.

The Spanish authorities were unable to confirm the number of those hurt, but it is believed that dozens suffered injuries.

Mostly older parts of the town, that has some 100,000 inhabitants, suffered damage in the earthquake.

A church bell collapsed onto the street as people were leaving their homes in a panic:

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