A handout shakemap released by the US Geological Survey (USGS) shows the location of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake striking in the Mediterranean Sea on Jan 25, 2016. PHOTO: EPA
The tremors and aftershocks were felt throughout the region, including in the cities of Malaga, Cordoba, Seville and Granada.
In Melilla, a Spanish enclave on the Moroccan coast, emergency services said they had received more than 200 calls from people warning of damage to properties. Schools would remain shut on Monday so buildings could be inspected.
Media in Melilla said power was being restored to areas where it had been cut. - Reuters
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