Earthquakes And 160mm Of Rain Hit The Costa Del Sol

Earthquakes And 160mm Of Rain Hit The Costa Del Sol. Three earthquakes have been felt on the Costa Del Sol, reservoirs are overflowing, and 1500 people have been cut off by the storm.

Earthquakes And 100mm Of Rain Hit The Costa Del Sol

Storm Leonardo has hit the Costa Del Sol leaving reservoirs at bursting point, multiple major roads closed, 1500 people isolated in Casares, and three small earthquakes have been felt yesterday. 160mm of rainfall has been recorded so far in Malaga province.

Three earthquakes were felt in Gaucín, in the Serranía de Ronda yesterday (4th February). The first happened at 2.34pm, measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale. The second was a 2.5 quake at 4.50pm, and the third earthquake measured 2.3 at 4.55pm. The Mayor confirmed that no injuries were reported, saying he’d been advised that the tremors were caused by underground water movement following the torrential rain.

Guadalmina River at Benahavis has burst it’s banks. Photo by Josele.

1500 People Cut Off In Casares

In Casares 1500 people have been completely cut off due to the severe weather from Storm Leonardo. The Guadiaro river has burst it’s banks, forcing closure of the town’s main road, the A1202. Power cuts have left residents without internet access and with restricted mobile phone reception. 20 people have been evacuated from their homes in El Secadero, they are currently sheltering at the Ochomin hostel.

Reservoirs Releasing Water Into Rivers

The dams at Casasola in Almogia, La Concepcion near Istan, and Conde del Guadalhorce in Ardales have all been opened for controlled water release.

The reservoir at El Limonero has also exceeded it’s capacity. The floodgates have been opened to relieve pressure on the reservoir. The overflow is being directed to the Guadalmedina river. El Limonero primarily operates to regulate water flowing into this river and protect the local area from flooding.

Local Police inspect a fallen tree blocking a road near Marbella.

Yellow Weather Warning

The yellow weather warning remains in place until 6pm today. Friday’s forecast is for more heavy rain on the Costa Del Sol, and there’s a new yellow weather warning for torrential rain and gale force winds on Saturday. Click here to see the full forecast.

Published:05.02.2026

Written by Dave James.