- At least 10 earthquakes struck Granada in southern Spain overnight, continuing seismic activity that began five days ago.
- The strongest quake of the sequence was of magnitude 3.4 at 10.35 p.m. on Tuesday, with its epicentre in Ogijares, 7 km (4 miles) south of Granada city, according to the National Geographic Institute (IGN).
- Health services treated 14 cases — mostly panic or anxiety attacks — and more than 500 calls were made to emergency services.
- About 600 people were evacuated from apartment blocks that required inspection, according to Andalusian official Antonio Sanz.
- Antonio Sanz stated, "There's clearly no imminent danger and the public hasn't been at risk," adding that it was still impossible to determine the full extent of the damage.
- Paqui Valero, a resident of Albolote on Granada's outskirts, described abandoning work to drive south with her partner and two children on a jammed highway.
Granada, Spain, faced a series of at least 10 earthquakes overnight, leading to significant public concern and emergency responses. The strongest quake, measuring 3.4 in magnitude, struck at 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday, with its epicenter located in Ogijares, just 7 km (4 miles) south of the city.12
Authorities reported that approximately 600 residents were evacuated from buildings deemed unsafe for inspection. Andalusian official Antonio Sanz reassured the public, stating, "There's clearly no imminent danger and the public hasn't been at risk," although he noted that the full extent of the damage was still being assessed.45
Health services responded to the situation by treating 14 cases of panic and anxiety, with over 500 emergency calls received. Residents like Paqui Valero expressed their fears, recounting how she and her partner left work to evacuate their children amidst the chaos. Preliminary assessments indicated that damage was limited to cornices and facades, rather than serious structural issues, providing some reassurance to the community as they navigate the aftermath of these seismic events.36
“The strongest quake registered a magnitude of 3.4, with its epicentre located in Ogijares, 7 km south of Granada city. Andalusian official Antonio Sanz reassured the public, stating, "There's clearly no imminent danger and the public hasn't been at risk," while preliminary assessments indicated limited damage.”
