A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Murcia, Spain at a depth of 1 km (0.6 miles), the quake hit at 16:47:26 UTC Wednesday 11th May 2011.
The epicenter was 50 km (31 miles) Murcia, Spain
more to follow.....
This earthquake was not the first quake to hit the area today, at 15:05:12 UTC a 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake struck Murcia, Spain at a Depth of 10 km (6.2 Miles) which resulted in some damage to buildings in Lorca, Murcia.
Lorca residents rushed into the Street in Panic with the memory fresh in their minds of the 4.7 Magnitude 
It has been reported that the Local Mayor has said that 5 Poeple have died.
Update: Eyewitnesses are reporting seeing The Tower of the Church of Santiago split in half.
Update: At Least 7 people are reported to have died following the 4.5 and 5.3 Magnitude Earthquakes
Update: 7 Deaths have been confirmed with many more injured, at least half of the Belfry of the 'Church if Santiago' have been destroyed.. According to CATDAT they predict the damage will exceed the damage caused b
Update: 'Hospital Rafael Mendez' has been evacuated as a result of the Earthquakes as well as a home for the elderly.
Update: This could be lost in Translation: Authorities have warned of of the fall of the tower 'Virgen de las Huertas' (I am not sure if it's in danger of falling or it has already fallen, will update when I know for sure)
The earthquake has caused damage to Historical Heritage sites as well as many homes and buildings.
Update: Reports are coming in that at least 10 people have been killed and many more injured.
