earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale shook parts of the Murcia Region shortly after 5pm on Wednesday, with the epicentre 7 kilometres to the east of Lorca.
There were no reports of any injuries, but locals say the quake, which was followed by a smaller tremor, caused table lamps and other household items to fall over and shook loose parts of cornices from buildings.
EFE reports that many people in Lorca rushed out into the street for fear of injury from the quake, and the 112 emergency service was inundated with calls.
The tremor was also felt in the nearby towns of Totana, Mazarrón and Águilas, and even as far away as Murcia City and Cartagena. The National Geographical Institute said it was also felt in some parts of Almería province and Albacete.
Almost 1,000 homes were damaged in outlying areas of Lorca in a 4.6 magnitude earthquake which hit the area in January 2005. It was followed by 500 aftershocks.
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