{
  "id": 10906279,
  "title": "Early-Morning Earthquake Shakes Pilar de la Horadada and Five Nearby Towns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/early-morning-earthquake-shakes-pilar-de-la-horadada-and-five-nearby",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T08:54:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/09/30/early-morning-earthquake-shakes-pilar-de-la-horadada-and-five-nearby-towns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday morning, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck Pilar de la Horadada, shaking not only the town itself but also five neighboring communities in the Vega Baja region of Spain. The tremor occurred around 6:30am, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN), which monitors seismic activity nationwide. Residents from Pilar de la Horadada, Orihuela, Callosa de Segura, Rafal, Benejúzar, and Bigastro experienced the movement, indicating the quake's reach beyond the recording municipality. Despite the widespread feeling, there were no calls to the Valencian Community’s emergency service 112, and no reports of injuries or damage. The earthquake's early timing, while residents were still at home, did not pose any immediate danger. Although its magnitude was relatively minor, earthquakes of this size can still cause noticeable shaking, with the degree of sensation varying based on the earthquake's depth, distance from the epicenter, and local ground conditions. The IGN's seismic monitoring system records the magnitude and location of earthquakes, while public reports help determine the extent of the shaking. At present, the main effect of Wednesday's earthquake seems to have been a brief disturbance among the affected communities.",
  "summary": "A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck Pilar de la Horadada early on Wednesday morning, with tremors felt across several towns in the Vega Baja. The quake occurred at approximately 6.30am, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN), which monitors seismic activity throughout the country. Residents in Pilar de la Horadada, Orihuela, Callosa de Segura, Rafal, Benejúzar […] The post…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}