A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the southern Spanish city of Granada in the early hours of Saturday morning, causing material damage to buildings and vehicles, regional authorities reported. No injuries have been recorded following the tremor.
The earthquake hit the metropolitan area of Alhendín just after 1:00 a.m. local time. Footage broadcast by Spanish public television channel TVE showed debris scattered across streets and damage to parked cars throughout the popular tourist destination.
Andalusian emergency services responded to the scene, rescuing several residents from damaged buildings.
Antonio Sanz Cabello, vice-president of the Andalusian regional government, confirmed via a post on social media platform X that authorities had activated an emergency plan.
Calling on the public to exercise caution, Sanz Cabello advised residents who were safe and whose homes showed no structural damage to remain calm and avoid moving in and out of buildings unnecessarily. He further instructed people outdoors to stay clear of building facades, cornices, balconies, and walls that could potentially collapse.
(Reuters)
