A 4.1-magnitude earthquake has shaken the Costa del Sol region. The tremor occurred close to Fuengirola, Malaga, at a depth of 78 kilometers around 10:38 am local time. Reports indicate that people in Cordoba, located approximately 93 miles inland, also felt the tremors. Experts suggest that the earthquake likely originated in the upper mantle beneath the Iberian Peninsula, an area known for tectonic plate movement that can trigger seismic events. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries, and the extent of any potential material damage is still uncertain.

This seismic activity follows a recent uptick in earthquakes in Andalusia, with 23 recorded in the Malaga region over the past week. Among them was a 3.2 magnitude quake near Estepona on Monday. In February, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit western Andalusia, impacting around 200 municipalities.

The earthquake activity in southern Spain is linked to the gradual collision of the African Plate with the Eurasian Plate, leading to periodic seismic disturbances.