2011 Lorca earthquake, Earthquake in Spain
The 2011 Lorca earthquake is one of the significant seismic events in recent Spanish history.
On May 11, 2011, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near the town of Lorca in Spain.
The earthquake affected historical buildings and structures, causing considerable cultural loss.
Safety protocols and building standards were reconsidered in Spain after the Lorca earthquake.
Notable for its shallow depth, the Lorca earthquake caused disproportional damage for its size.
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