Earthquakes are not rare in the Murcia region and, although they are usually deep under the earthś surface and pretty low on the Richter scale, the emergency services has issued the some advice to follow and keep safe.
There was another earthquake in Puerto Lumbreras early this morning, Wednesday, at 2.6 on the Richter scale. No damage to people or property was reported. This is typical of most of the earthquakes that currently affect the region but it is important to remember there have been serious earthquakes in the region with casualities and extensive damage to property.
The chart with this article gives advice from the Emergency Services of the Murcia region 112.
Here is a translation from left to right, top to bottom.
Crouch down
Take cover
Hang onto something stable
Keep calm
If inside keep away from windows, doors and furniture.
If outside keep away from buildings, walls and electricity posts/pylons
If you are in your vehicle stop in a safe place; put on your emergency lights and stay inside your vehicle.
If you are a wheelchair user stop in a safe place and apply the brakes. Protect your head with your arms.
If you are in a place with a lot of people (health centre, waiting room etc) protect your head with your arms or take cover under tables or chairs.
