Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three
At least three people have been lightly injured and a number of buildings damaged after an earthquake rocked southern Spain. The epicentre of the magnitude 4.8 tremor on Tuesday morning was about 10km (six miles) south of the historic city of Granada, the country’s National Geographic Institute (IGN) said. Many local residents were seen rushing … The post Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic…
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 struck southern Spain early Tuesday morning, causing at least three people to suffer minor injuries and damage to numerous buildings. The tremor's epicenter was located approximately 10km (six miles) south of Granada, the country's National Geographic Institute (IGN) reported. Many residents hastily evacuated their homes, anticipating strong aftershocks.
Vehicles were damaged by falling debris, and several museums, administrative buildings, and sports centers had to close their doors. The earthquake occurred at 10:37 local time (08:37 GMT), near the town of Alhendín, according to the IGN. The quake, which struck at a depth of under 10km, was described as significantly stronger than usual by Granada resident Alfonso Malpica.
Cristina Ruiz Lopez, a lab worker, stated that the tremor was terrifying as she witnessed objects crashing down at a supermarket in Granada. The renowned Alhambra palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring medieval Islamic architecture, was closed for the day. Granada's metro network reduced train speeds to 30km/h (19mph) for safety reasons, potentially causing delays.
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