A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the province of Granada in southern Spain during the early hours of this Saturday, causing material damage, prompting many residents to take to the streets, and activating the emergency plan for seismic risk by the Junta de Andalucía.
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The movement was recorded at 1:04 a.m. and had its epicenter in the municipality of Alhendín, about 12 kilometers from Granada city and at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to information from the National Geographic Institute (IGN).
In the following hours, dozens of aftershocks occurred in the metropolitan area. The IGN counted 40 tremors after the main earthquake, in a night also marked by damage in various parts of the province.
The authorities have not reported any fatalities or seriously injured persons. There were medical attentions for anxiety attacks and minor injuries caused by falls.
The damage recorded so far mainly affects non-structural elements, including false ceilings, glass, and other building components.
In the town of La Zubia, inspections began in homes and municipal facilities, while in Gójar, churches and municipalities are being inspected. In Granada city, the main inspections have focused on the El Zaidín area.
The Granada City Council indicated that the incidents mostly correspond to minor damage, although some more significant damages remain under evaluation, especially in vulnerable constructions or those that already had previous problems. So far, there is no evidence of widespread structural damage.
The movement was felt beyond Granada. The IGN received reports from various points in Jaén, Almería, Málaga, and Córdoba, as well as lower intensity records in sectors of Ciudad Real, Albacete, and even Madrid.
Civil Protection reminded that it is not possible to deterministically predict a new earthquake, so it cannot be assured that another significant movement will occur, although new aftershocks are not ruled out.
