Earthquakes Hit Southern Spain; At Least 8 Dead

Two earthquakes, the first measured at magnitude 4.4, and the second a much stronger tremor measured at magnitude 5.2, struck Southern Spain near the city of Lorca late Wednesday afternoon at 6:47 PM, local time. At least 8 people reportedly perished when the second quake struck, and damage in and around Lorca is considerable. Emergency services are rendering assistance to quake victims in the town, which is located around 120 kms, or 75 miles, southwest of Alicante.