4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Spain as tremors felt in tourist holiday hotspots

Emergency services received more than 80 calls following the quake, though no damage or injuries have been reported

The earthquake is understood to have lasted for several seconds

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Murcia, Spain today, with tremors felt across popular British holiday destinations including Alicante and Benidorm, according to Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN)

The earthquake in Murcia was recorded by Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN) at 11.59am and is the strongest tremor in the region in six months

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has hit southern Spain with its epicentre in Murcia and it has rocked popular tourist spots for Brits including Benidorm and Alicante

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The regional emergency centre received dozens of calls after the earthquake.

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