A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain on Tuesday morning, causing significant structural damage and injuring three people, including a young girl who required hospital treatment. The tremor hit at 10:38 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in the town of Alhendín, approximately 10 kilometers south of the city of Granada.
The earthquake is part of an ongoing seismic sequence affecting the Andalusia region. Just days earlier, a stronger 5.0-magnitude quake had struck the same area on Saturday, raising concerns about continued seismic activity in the region.
Residents described moments of panic as the ground shook. Cristina Ruiz López, a laboratory worker who was shopping at a supermarket when the earthquake hit, recounted the frightening experience: "Everything collapsed. It was terrifying." Emergency services received more than 50 calls reporting damage, including deep cracks in walls and buildings, structural damage, and debris falling into streets.
Antonio Sanz, a senior emergency services official in Andalusia, confirmed the casualty count, stating that "three people were injured lightly." Emergency and rescue teams have been deployed throughout the affected area to assess the full extent of the damage.
Juan Manuel Moreno, president of the Andalusia region, urged residents to exercise extreme caution and warned that "experts indicate that seismic movements and aftershocks may continue in the area." Authorities have asked the public to remain vigilant as the situation develops.
