Advice And Information On The Spanish Earthquake - 11 May

Summary: Following the earthquake on 11 May 2011, the FCO has advised against non-essential travel to Lorca, while damage to buildings is still being assessed and safety measures are put in place.

British nationals who are residents and whose property has sustained damage from the earthquake centred around the town of Lorca should contact the Consorcio de Seguros to seek compensation.

Please see more information below.

Last Updated: 12 May 2011

Summary: In the aftermath of the Spanish earthquake that occurred on 11 May, the Guardia Civil, Local Police, Army and the Red Cross are patrolling and setting up shelters on the streets of Lorca. See more travel advice below.

No travel restrictions have been put in place for Spain, however traffic congestion has been reported in the Murcia region.

Officials are in the process of inspecting buildings in the worst hit areas to check if they are safe and habitable:

• Red stickers indicate a dangerous building and should not be entered
• Green stickers indicate a building that is safe to enter

General Advice

• Please follow all advice and instructions given by the above agencies on safety precautions and areas of safety
• Be aware that Spanish authorities are reporting serious traffic delays and transport disruptions in the Murcia region of southern Spain
• Please note that no UK citizens have been reported injured so far. The FCO are continuing to remain in contact with Spanish authorities
• Follow our alerts to keep updated on developments in Spain and monitor the FCO's Spanish travel advice page

Useful contacts

• Visit the Federico García Lorca Airport official website page if you are flying to the region
• Call your airline directly for updated flight information
• Check with your travel insurance provider whether you will be covered for this incident before travelling further