Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southern Spain near Granada, causing minor injuries to three people and damaging buildings and vehicles. The tremor, part of a series, led to the closure of the historic Alhambra palace and reduced metro speeds.
Why it matters
This event highlights the immediate impact of natural disasters on urban infrastructure, cultural heritage sites, and daily life, prompting safety measures and assessments in a historically significant region.
Figure caption, Watch: Terrified pets and crushed cars as earthquake shakes Granada
At least three people have been lightly injured and a number of buildings damaged when an earthquake rocked southern Spain, local officials say.
The epicentre of the magnitude 4.8 tremor on Tuesday morning was about 10km (six miles) south of the historic city of Granada, said the country's National Geographic Institute (IGN).
Many local residents were seen rushing out of their homes into the streets, fearing strong aftershocks. A number of vehicles were damaged by falling debris. Some museums, administrative buildings and sports centres have been forced to close.
The IGN said it was the latest in a series of very shallow tremors in the area that started last Friday and were widely felt.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, A number of vehicles were damaged by falling debris in the latest earthquake
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