Magnitude 4.8 quake hits Granada, 3 injured lightly
The earthquake caused cracks in walls and sent debris falling in Alhendín, 10km south of Granada, days after a slightly stronger quake hit the city.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Granada, Spain on Tuesday, causing minor damage and injuring three people lightly, officials reported. The quake's epicenter was located in the town of Alhendin, approximately 10km south of the city. Emergency services received over 50 calls reporting cracks in walls, falling debris, and damage to cars, according to Antonio Sanz, the Andalusia region's top emergencies official.
Videos on social media depicted debris scattered across streets and some damage to vehicles. A lab worker who experienced the quake at a supermarket in Granada described it as terrifying. The earthquake follows a slightly stronger magnitude-5.0 quake that occurred earlier on Saturday, also without any reported injuries, though some buildings sustained damage.
Granada, known for its UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace, evacuated the Alcazaba fortress and suspended access to the Nasrid Palaces after the quake. Experts warned of the possibility of further seismic activity and aftershocks, urging the public to exercise caution.
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