{"id":396,"date":"2026-10-24T16:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T14:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norteofficial.com\/?page_id=396"},"modified":"2026-10-24T17:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T15:03:10","slug":"terremoto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/norteofficial.com\/en\/situaciones\/terremoto\/","title":{"rendered":"Earthquake"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nt\" data-key=\"terremoto\"><section class=\"nt-hero nt-reveal\"><div class=\"nt-hero-ico\" data-ico=\"activity\"><\/div><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Situation \u00b7 Earthquake<\/span><h1>If it shakes: drop, cover and hold on.<\/h1><p>In Spain, earthquakes happen mainly in the south-east and south, in areas such as Granada, Murcia or Alicante. Most are small, but it's worth knowing what to do in those seconds and afterwards.<\/p><div class=\"nt-chips\"><div class=\"nt-chip\"><small>During<\/small><strong>Drop and cover<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"nt-chip\"><small>Away from<\/small><strong>Windows and mirrors<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"nt-chip\"><small>Never<\/small><strong>The lift<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"nt-chip\"><small>Afterwards<\/small><strong>Aftershocks<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nt-btns\"><a class=\"nt-btn nt-btn-sun\" href=\"#nt-pasos\">What to do now<\/a><a class=\"nt-btn nt-btn-ghost\" href=\"#nt-guias\">See the guides<\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-reveal\" id=\"nt-pasos\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Step by step<\/span><h2>What to do, and when<\/h2><div class=\"nt-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"nt-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-p=\"h\">The first hour<\/button><button class=\"nt-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-p=\"d\">The first day<\/button><button class=\"nt-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-p=\"s\">The first week<\/button><\/div><div class=\"nt-panel on\" data-p=\"h\"><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"h1\"><span>During the shaking: drop, take cover under a sturdy table and hold on.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"h2\"><span>Move away from windows, mirrors and furniture that could fall.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"h3\"><span>Don't use lifts and don't run out into the street while it's shaking.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"h4\"><span>If you're outside, move away from buildings, trees and cables.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class=\"nt-panel\" data-p=\"d\"><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"d1\"><span>Check for injuries and give basic first aid.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"d2\"><span>If you smell gas, turn off the valve, open windows and leave without switching anything on.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"d3\"><span>Leave the building carefully if it's damaged, and be ready for aftershocks.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"d4\"><span>Only use your phone for essentials.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class=\"nt-panel\" data-p=\"s\"><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"s1\"><span>Don't go back into a damaged building until it has been checked.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"s2\"><span>Follow the authorities' instructions.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"s3\"><span>Talk to the children about what happened: aftershocks are frightening.<\/span><\/label><\/div><p class=\"nt-progress\"><\/p><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-reveal\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Your margin<\/span><h2>What decides how long you can hold out<\/h2><div class=\"nt-tiles\"><div class=\"nt-tile\"><i data-ico=\"clock\"><\/i><span>Aftershocks in the following hours and days.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nt-tile\"><i data-ico=\"clock\"><\/i><span>The condition of the building.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nt-tile\"><i data-ico=\"clock\"><\/i><span>Gas, water and electricity.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-faq nt-reveal\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2>What people ask most<\/h2><details><summary>Should I stand in the doorway?<\/summary><p>That's old advice. Today the recommendation is to drop, take cover under a sturdy table and hold on to it until the shaking stops.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Should I run out into the street?<\/summary><p>Not while it's shaking: many injuries are caused by falling glass and ledges. Wait until it stops and leave carefully if the building is damaged.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How do I prepare my home?<\/summary><p>Fix tall shelves and furniture to the wall, don't put heavy objects above beds and keep a torch, shoes and a first aid kit to hand.<\/p><\/details><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-reveal\" id=\"nt-guias\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">To read later<\/span><h2>Guides to help you prepare<\/h2><div class=\"nt-cards\" data-tag=\"64\"><p class=\"nt-note\">Loading articles\u2026<\/p><\/div><p style=\"margin-top:18px\"><a href=\"\/en\/tag\/terremoto\/\" style=\"color:var(--rust);font-weight:600\">See all articles on earthquakes \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-ctas nt-reveal\"><div class=\"nt-cta dark\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Free<\/span><h3>Your 72-hour plan<\/h3><p>The checklist so your home can last three days without power, without water or without going out.<\/p><a class=\"nt-btn nt-btn-sun\" href=\"\/en\/plan-72h\/\">Download the plan<\/a><\/div><div class=\"nt-cta\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">2 minutes<\/span><h3>Is your home prepared?<\/h3><p>Take the test and find out what you're missing to be prepared.<\/p><a class=\"nt-btn nt-btn-pine\" href=\"\/en\/test\/\">Take the test<\/a><\/div><\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Spain, earthquakes happen mainly in the south-east and south, in areas such as Granada, Murcia or Alicante. 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