An earthquake registering 5.2 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter in Alhendín, a town within the metropolitan area of Granada, Spain, jolted thousands of residents awake early Saturday morning. The tremor necessitated the activation of Andalusia's seismic emergency plan, as reported by the National Geographic Institute.
The earthquake occurred at 1:04 AM and was felt throughout much of Andalusia, as well as in parts of Castilla-La Mancha and even Madrid.
The Andalusian 112 emergency service received upwards of 80 calls from across the region, with the exceptions of Huelva and Cádiz.
The seismic event caused material damage in several municipalities around Granada, including falling debris and damage to facades and roofs, particularly in areas such as Armilla.
The agency EFE reported that Civil Protection teams and other authorities evacuated a building in Las Gabias as a precaution after it suffered damage from the quake.
Six minutes following the initial quake, an aftershock measuring 2.6 struck, with its epicenter located in Gójar, at a depth of one kilometer.
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Earthquake Impact and Emergency Response in Andalusia
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Granada?
The earthquake in Granada had a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale.
Which areas were affected by the earthquake?
The earthquake was felt throughout much of Andalusia, parts of Castilla-La Mancha, and even in Madrid.
Were there any aftershocks following the main quake?
Yes, six minutes after the main quake, there was an aftershock measuring 2.6, with its epicenter in Gójar.