Strong 6.1 Earthquake Hits Mediterranean Between Spain & Morocco
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Mediterranean between Morocco and Spain early on Monday. The US Geological Survey reported that the quake hit at 4.22 a.m. 62 kilometres north of the Moroccan city of Al Hoceima and 164 kilometres east-southeast of Gibraltar. The quake was followed by a 5.3-magnitude tremor. There have been no reports of casualties. Buildings were damaged by the quake and tremors were felt in the south of Spain and in the Spanish enclave of Melilla bordering Morocco.