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Granada earthquake causes injuries and Alhambra evacuation
A series of earthquakes has struck the Granada province in southern Spain, with the most significant tremor reaching a magnitude of 4.8. The Instituto Geográfico Nacional reported the earthquake occurred on Tuesday morning with an epicenter near Gójar and Alhendín.
The seismic activity has caused material damage, including cracks in buildings, fallen debris, and damage to vehicles. At least three people sustained minor injuries, including a minor who was hospitalized. Emergency services reported receiving over 500 calls related to the tremors.
As a preventive measure, authorities evacuated the Alhambra complex, including the Nasrid Palaces and the Alcazaba. The Granada Metro also reduced train speeds to 30 km/h. The Mayor of Granada, Marifrán Carazo, elevated the local emergency status to operational situation 1. To assist residents, the City Council is opening a specialized advisory office at the Zaidín Civic Center.
Entities
Alhambra · Antonio Sanz · Granada · Granada Bar Association · Granada City Council · Instituto Geográfico Nacional · Juanma Moreno · Junta de Andalucía · Marifrán Carazo · Zaidín Civic Center
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Isla Cristina shooting may be a retaliation for a previous incident in September 2024.
- [DISPUTED] Juanma Moreno called for the central government to reinforce security measures to combat drug trafficking.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A shooting in Isla Cristina resulted in the deaths of a 39-year-old pregnant woman, a 62-year-old woman, and a 16-year-old.
- [● 3 SOURCES] One person was critically injured during the Isla Cristina shooting.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 45-year-old man was shot and killed in the El Tinte neighborhood of Utrera.
- [● 6 SOURCES] At least three people sustained minor injuries following the recent earthquake.
- [● 7 SOURCES] President Juanma Moreno has called for maximum prudence due to the possibility of continued seismic activity and aftershocks.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tremors forced the temporary closure and evacuation of the Nasrid Palaces and the Alhambra.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Granada City Council received over 800 requests to inspect buildings following the seismic activity.
- [● 6 SOURCES] A new earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 was recorded in the Granada area on Tuesday morning.
- [● 24 SOURCES] The earthquake caused material damage, including fallen trees, damaged vehicles, and falling masonry. www.cmjornal.pt · datamarca.com · internewscast.com · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · elsoldesantiago.com · +12 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Granada City Council ordered the temporary closure of municipal buildings and facilities open to the public. ondafuerteventura.es · wiadomosci.gazeta.pl · www.mersinhaber.com · lesinguliersete.fr · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · +1 more