Quake tremors in Portugal, Morocco

An earthquake off the coast of Portugal shook Lisbon today and sent tremors across Morocco and southern Spain.

An earthquake off the coast of Portugal shook Lisbon today and sent tremors across Morocco and southern Spain.

The US Geological Survey said the 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck at 10.35am 335 kilometres from Lisbon and 345 kilometres north-west of Casablanca in Morocco.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A brief tremor was felt in the Moroccan capital Rabat on the Atlantic coast, causing some people to run into the street.

Spanish radio said the quake was also felt in Andalucia.

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