4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Granada, Causing Damage and Injuries in Southern Spain

The city of Granada, in southern Spain, was shaken this Tuesday morning by a new earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, sparking panic among residents and resulting in minor injuries and material damage to some infrastructure and residential buildings.

Material Damage and Injuries Among Residents

According to official data from the National Geographic Institute, the epicenter of the Granada earthquake was located in the town of Atarfe, about 10 kilometers south of the city, at approximately 10:38 AM local time. The tremor left three people with minor injuries, including a girl who was transported to the hospital for necessary medical care.

The Andalusia regional emergency services received more than 50 reports from citizens regarding cracks in building walls and debris falling onto sidewalks and streets. Videos shared on social media captured scenes of scattered debris, as well as damage to vehicles parked on public streets caused by falling building materials.

Official Warnings and Fears of Aftershocks

As a precautionary measure, the Granada Municipal Police issued urgent appeals to the population, urging them to stay away from high-rise buildings and damaged walls to avoid the danger of falling debris. The President of the Andalusian regional government, Juan Manuel Moreno, called on citizens to exercise extreme caution, explaining that experts anticipate the possibility of continued seismic activity and further aftershocks in the coming hours.

Increased Seismic Activity in Southern Spain

This incident comes just days after a previous earthquake struck the same area with a magnitude of 5 on the Richter scale, shortly after midnight last Friday night into Saturday. Although the first tremor did not record any human casualties due to the lack of pedestrians on the streets at that time, it caused structural damage to some buildings, increasing the alert level for any new seismic risks that this tourist region might face.