Coordinates: 36°09′00″N 10°25′59″W / 36.15°N 10.433°W / 36.15; -10.433
| Date | February 12, 2007 (2007-02-12) |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.1 Mw |
| Countries or regions | Physical: Portugal, Spain and Morocco |
| Casualties | unknown |
The Iberian Peninsula earthquake happened at 11:23 a.m. Central European time on February 12, 2007 with an epicentre at 160 km southwest of Cabo de São Vicente, Portugal. The coordinates were 36.09 degrees north and 10.26 degrees west.
The earthquake was felt primarily in Portugal, Spain (especially Andalusia), and Morocco's Atlantic coastal cities.
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