- A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the southern Spanish city of Granada in the early hours of Saturday morning, with the regional government saying houses and cars were damaged but no injuries had been reported.
- The earthquake hit the metropolitan area of Alhendín just after 1 a.m.
- The earthquake caused damage to buildings and cars, with debris strewn on the streets and cracks in roads.
- Andalusian emergency services rescued a number of people from damaged buildings.
- The Andalusian regional government declared an emergency situation, and officials urged residents to stay calm and avoid unsafe areas.
- An initial earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck near La Zubia, seven hours before the main quake.
- There were around 40 tremors reported in the area during the early hours.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Granada, Spain, at 1:04 a.m. on Saturday, causing significant damage to buildings and vehicles but no injuries reported. The quake, centered in Alhendín, followed a smaller tremor of 3.7 magnitude earlier that day, with around 40 tremors recorded in total.17
Images from the scene showed debris littering streets and damaged cars, prompting the Andalusian government to declare an emergency. Antonio Sanz Cabello, vice-president of the regional government, reassured residents via social media, stating, “If you're in Granada, you've felt the earthquake, you're okay, and your home shows no damage, stay calm and avoid entering and exiting buildings unnecessarily.”
Emergency services were deployed to rescue individuals trapped in damaged buildings, highlighting the potential risks of further structural instability. Residents were advised to stay clear of facades and other elements that could pose a danger.
The earthquake's depth was recorded at 2 km, with a subsequent tremor occurring at a depth of 10 km. The National Geographic Institute confirmed the quake's coordinates at latitude 37.1147 and longitude -3.6618. The situation remains under close monitoring as authorities assess the extent of the damage and ensure public safety.
“The quake struck at 1:04 a.m. at a depth of 2 km, following a 3.7 magnitude tremor seven hours earlier, with about 40 tremors recorded in the area. Officials urged residents to stay away from facades and balconies, while María Jesús Montero of PSOE called for caution.”
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