An earthquake has struck Spain this morning with buildings left shaking at top tourist hotspots.
The Spanish National Geographic Institute said the quake struck at a depth of two kilometres off the coast of Almeria in south east Spain at 7.13am.
The impact of the 5.5-magnitude quake was felt in more than 50 towns including the popular tourist hotspot of Alicante.
Residents in the region reported being raised from their beds by the "strong" and "surprisingly long" quake.
The quake struck the southern Spanish city of Almeria
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One person living in Almería said "the whole house shook" when the quake hit.
Areas in Spain that were hit the hardest include Granada, Malaga, Jaen, as well as in the eastern provinces of Murcia, Alicante and Albacete.
A section of the roof at Almería Airport collapsed in a cafe in the departure lounge.
One member of staff told local press: "We heard some noises one after the other and then a loud bang and a great cloud of dust appeared.
"It was a real scare for us. There were airport workers having their first coffee of the day but luckily no-one was injured."
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The rough location of where the quake hit
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A tourist in the coastal town of Agua Amarga in Almeria told local media: "I was sleeping, and the whole house shook for a few seconds.
"There was an incredible roar. It woke up my entire family and our neighbours in the complex."
One person wrote on Facebook: "Just felt the tremors of an earthquake off the coast of Almeria. Reports say 5.2 magnitude.
"It woke me up. Bed shaking and we are 100 kilometres from its centre. Scary."
Jose Manuel Navarro recorded a ceiling fixture swaying from side to side as tremors hit the region.
He said: "My location is Huercal de Almeria.
"I recorded it from the door frame because it had already stopped."