A new earthquake struck southern Spain, following the first quake on Saturday, causing further property damage and minor injuries.Credit: Image created with AI.
Granada was shaken again this Tuesday, just days after a powerful earthquake struck southern Spain and caused property damage in various parts of the province. A new earthquake, this time measuring 4.7 in magnitude, shook the city of Granada and its metropolitan area during the morning, once again putting on alert a population that had not yet recovered from the fear caused by the previous tremor.
The earthquake left three people with minor injuries, including a minor who had to be taken to a hospital, and caused new damage to buildings, homes, and other properties. The shaking was clearly felt across large areas of Andalusia and prompted authorities to strengthen preventive measures, while emergency crews began inspecting the affected structures.
New 4.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Spain
The earthquake occurred at around 10:37 a.m. and had its epicenter in Gojar, a municipality located a few miles from Alhendin, where the powerful earthquake occurred Saturday. According to records from Spain’s National Geographic Institute, Tuesday’s earthquake was one of the strongest recorded over the past week and was accompanied by several aftershocks that kept Granada residents on edge.
The phenomenon was particularly noticeable in the city of Granada and municipalities in the metropolitan area. However, seismic waves also reached other Andalusian provinces, including Malaga, Cordoba, Jaen, and Almeria. In some more distant areas, even outside Andalusia, the tremor was felt more mildly.
The earthquake occurred after Saturday’s 5.2-magnitude quake, according to initial reports released after the event, which caused property damage in Granada and generated numerous calls to emergency services. Since then, the province has experienced a succession of tremors, keeping a special emergency response operation for seismic risk active.
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Three injured and new damage
The regional government of Andalusia confirmed that three people suffered minor injuries as a result of the new earthquake. One of them, a minor, was taken to a hospital for medical attention. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.
Emergency services received numerous calls related to falling debris, cracks, and damage to buildings. In some streets, parts of building facades fell, affecting even parked vehicles. Authorities urged residents to stay away from buildings that could pose risks and to follow instructions from emergency agencies.
The seismic activity also prompted the Granada Metro to temporarily reduce operating speeds as a precautionary measure. The provincial government decided to close its administrative buildings, museums, and other facilities to the public while safety assessments are carried out.
The Alhambra, the impressive complex of monuments consisting of palaces, gardens, and a fortress, was the residence of the Muslim kings of the Nasrid dynasty and is one of the masterpieces of Islamic art in the world. Credit: Ramaorli, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.
Alhambra evacuated as authorities urge caution
One of the most iconic sites affected by the preventive measures was the Alhambra. The monument’s governing board decided to temporarily evacuate the Nasrid Palaces and the Alcazaba and suspend visits to those areas while the possible impact of the seismic activity is assessed.
The evacuation was adopted as a precautionary measure and does not mean that serious structural damage has been detected at the monumental complex. Visits continued as normal in other areas, such as the Partal and the Generalife, while specialists and site officials assessed the situation.
The regional government has kept the Emergency Plan for Seismic Risk active, while firefighters, local police, and Civil Protection teams continue inspecting homes and buildings.
Andalusian President Juan Manuel Moreno urged the public to remain calm and exercise the utmost caution as the possibility of continued aftershocks remains. Experts have warned that seismic activity can continue, prompting authorities to insist that residents follow only recommendations issued through official channels.
Un nou terratrèmol de magnitud 4,7 a Granada deixa 3 ferits lleus.
L’epicentre ha estat a Gójar, molt a prop de la localitat d’Alhendín, on la matinada de dissabte ja va començar l’episodi sísmic https://t.co/5OxXrsNDE8 pic.twitter.com/LLiiqDzIUa
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