Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Injures Three in Southern Spain's Granada
Latest Tremor Hits Granada
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck near Granada in southern Spain on Tuesday, lightly injuring three people and damaging buildings in the historic city days after a stronger tremor hit the same area. [1] The quake's epicentre was about 10km south of Granada near Alhendín at a shallow depth of under 10km, striking at 10:37 local time. [1] The tremor struck at 10:37 local time near the town of Alhendín, the IGN said, and it was recorded at the depth of under 10km. [1] The earthquake took place at around 10:38am, with its epicentre in the town of Alhendin, 10 kilometres south of Granada, according to the National Geographical Institute. [2] It was the strongest in a series of earthquakes to hit the region on Tuesday morning, sending residents rushing out of buildings and into the streets. [2] Three people were lightly injured, including a girl who was taken to hospital, said Antonio Sanz, the Andalusia region's top emergencies official. [2] The epicentre of the magnitude 4.8 tremor on Tuesday morning was about 10km south of the historic city of Granada, said the country's National Geographic Institute. [1]
Series of Shallow Quakes
It is the latest in a series of very shallow tremors that began last Friday, with a magnitude-5.0 quake occurring early Saturday that caused building damage but no injuries. [1] The IGN said it was the latest in a series of very shallow tremors in the area that started last Friday and were widely felt. [1] The quake comes after a magnitude-5.0 earthquake woke residents in Granada shortly after 1am on Saturday. [2] No injuries were reported from that quake, possibly because there were fewer people in the streets at that hour, although damage was reported in some buildings. [2] Experts point out that it is possible for seismic movements and aftershocks to continue in the area, the head of the regional government, Juan Manuel Moreno, wrote on X, urging maximum caution. [2]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Granada in southern Spain lightly injured three people and damaged buildings. — Source: channelnewsasia
Damage and Emergency Response
Three people were lightly injured, including a girl taken to hospital; emergency services received over 500 calls, including for anxiety attacks, cracks, falling debris and damaged vehicles. [2] Emergency services said they received more than 500 calls reporting cracks, falling debris and other earthquake-related incidents, including a dozen requests for medical assistance, mostly for anxiety attacks. [2] A number of vehicles were damaged by falling debris in the latest earthquake. [1] A fallen tree branch lies atop a damaged vehicle on a street in the aftermath of an earthquake that struck southern Spain, in Granada, Spain. [2] Videos posted on social media showed debris strewn on the street and some damage to cars in the popular tourist city. [2] In addition to cracks and other damage, chimneys are falling, causing more serious damage, she wrote on X. [2] Granada city hall closed all municipal buildings except for those providing emergency and essential services as a precaution. [2]
Impact on Historic Sites
Granada's Alhambra palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was closed for assessment, with its Alcazaba fortress evacuated and access to the Nasrid Palaces suspended. [2] Granada's famous Alhambra palace - a Unesco World Heritage Site of medieval Islamic architecture - will remain closed this afternoon, the site administrators said. [1] It added that its team would assess the situation following the latest quake. [1] Conservation teams and experts were checking Granada's Alhambra palace, a UNESCO-listed jewel of medieval Islamic architecture and the seat of Spain's last Muslim kingdom, the site wrote on X. [2] The Alcazaba, the complex's historic fortress and oldest section, was evacuated after the earthquake, while access to the Nasrid Palaces was suspended, it added. [2] Some museums, administrative buildings and sports centres have been forced to close. [1] Granada's metro network said it was reducing the speed of its trains to 30km/h for safety reasons and warned that this may cause delays. [1]
Resident Experiences
Local officials urged residents to stay indoors during any further tremors, while the city's metro reduced train speeds and municipal buildings were closed except for essential services. [2] Many local residents were seen rushing out of their homes into the streets, fearing strong aftershocks. [1] Alfonso Malpica said he felt his ground floor flat in Granada shaking in the morning. [1] He told Spain's El País newspaper that the quake was stronger than the ones that happen from time to time, the ones we're used to. [1] Everything came crashing down. It was terrifying, Cristina Ruiz Lopez, a lab worker who was at a supermarket in Granada, was quoted as saying by the AFP news agency. [1] Everything came crashing down. It was terrifying, Cristina Ruiz Lopez, a lab worker who was at a supermarket in Granada when the earthquake hit, wrote on X. [2] Toni Quinones, a social worker in the town of La Zubia about five kilometres southeast of Granada, said firefighters were working continuously in her neighbourhood. [2] I know the anguish we experienced this morning, especially among our elderly people and young children, who had never experienced a situation like this before, said Granada mayor Marifran Carazo. [2]
Safety Advice for Earthquakes in Spain
The southern Spanish city of Granada on Tuesday was hit by a second 4.8-magnitude earthquake in just three days, causing damage to some buildings and cars. [5] Here's the official advice from Spanish authorities if an earthquake strikes near you. [5] The southern Spanish city of Granada on Tuesday was hit by a second 4.8-magnitude earthquake in just three days, causing damage to some buildings and cars. [5]
What to watch next: Experts point out that it is possible for seismic movements and aftershocks to continue in the area, the head of the regional government, Juan Manuel Moreno, wrote on X, urging maximum caution. [2]
