Un 3,4 magnitude earthquake in Rota The earthquake was felt overnight on Friday, with no material or personal damage reported. The earthquake occurred near the Cadiz municipality and was only slightly felt by the population.
According to official data, the earthquake It happened at 23:03 p.m., with a hypocenter located at 21 kilometers deep and epicenter to the northeast of the municipal area, in the vicinity of the Rota Naval BaseThe sensation was weak and punctual, consistent with its moderate-low magnitude.
Official data and location
El National Geographic Institute (IGN) placed the event at the approximate coordinates 36.67°N and 6.34°W, northeast of Rota and a few kilometers from the town center. This is a typical seismic event in the area, with parameters that fit a low-risk scenario.
The preliminary macroseismic assessment of the IGN points to a intensity II (EMS scale), that is, weak perception, in towns such as Rota, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María. In no case have any cases been found damage associated with this tremor.
On the operational side, the emergency services confirmed that there were no incidents. The available information is consistent with a magnitude earthquake. magnitude 3,4 y local reach, typical of the activity that is periodically recorded in the Gulf of Cadiz.
Response and follow-up
El 112 Andalusia reported that he received a single call related to the shock and activated the usual monitoring and inspection protocols for this type of event. No specific intervention was required beyond monitoring.
From the informative field, specialized channels such as MeteoCádiz They disseminated the main parameters of the event, highlighting the depth of 21 km and the slight perception in municipalities of the region. These communications serve to reinforce the tranquility and informative clarity in low-intensity episodes.
Experts remember that, with magnitudes of this order, the phenomenon has a very limited impact. Only earthquakes greater than 6 with a marine epicenter could pose scenarios requiring greater attention, so continuous monitoring by official agencies is sufficient.
The Gulf of Cadiz area presents moderate seismic activity during the year, with numerous minor events. A recent earthquake of magnitude 3,6 in the Gulf area and, months ago, another that reached 4,3, both without relevant consequences, which fits into a pattern of frequent, low-magnitude energy release.
The situation in Rota is absolute normality: : no damage, perception was weak and surveillance systems of the IGN and the 112 They maintain control of the episode and any replica or variation that may occur (What earthquakes are and how they are measured).
