{
  "id": 1721488,
  "title": "Magnitude 4.8 quake hits Granada, 3 injured lightly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/magnitude-4-8-quake-hits-granada-3-injured-lightly-1721488",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T13:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/18/magnitude-4-8-quake-hits-granada-lightly-injures-3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Granada, Spain on Tuesday morning, causing minor damage and injuring three people lightly. The quake's epicenter was in Alhendin, 10km south of the city. Emergency services received over 50 calls regarding cracks and falling debris, with videos on social media showing scattered debris and minor damage to vehicles. Granada's municipal police advised residents to avoid proximity to buildings due to the risk of falling objects. The earthquake occurred days after a slightly stronger 5.0 magnitude quake, which occurred around 1am the previous Saturday and caused no injuries, though some buildings sustained damage. Experts warn that seismic activity and aftershocks may continue in the region, urging maximum caution. The historic Alhambra palace, a UNESCO-listed site, was evacuated and access to its fortress and Nasrid Palaces was suspended following the earthquake. Conservation teams are currently assessing the damage to the complex.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}