Earthquake hits Spain

A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 this morning struck near the Spanish city of Granada.



However, the focal depth of the quake, which was about 400 miles, helped to prevent major damage to the medieval Moorish capital.



This is because the deeper a quake occurs, the more the earth absorbs the shocks thereby reducing the likely impact above ground.



The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake struck at 12.08 a.m. local time this morning or 6.08 Eastern Standard Time Sunday evening.



The centre of the quake was about 24 kilometers or 15 miles southeast of Granada and about 370 kilometers or 230 miles south of the Spanish capital, Madrid.



There was no immediate report of damage or injuries from the temblor.



There has been a wave of earthquakes since the January 12 tremor devastated Haiti.