Residents panic as earthquake strikes in major Spanish city
Emergency crews rescued people from damaged buildings after the shallow 5.0 quake, while officials said no serious injuries were reported.
- A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Granada, Spain, shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, centered near Alhendin. The tremor sent residents and tourists fleeing from hotels and homes across the popular holiday destination.
- The shallow quake alarmed visitors during the busy summer holiday period, when Granada—famed for the Alhambra palace—draws thousands of international tourists. The tremor's timing intensified concern as residents and travelers scrambled for safety.
- Emergency crews rescued people from damaged buildings while debris crushed vehicles in Alhendin and Armilla. Tourists documented broken tiles at San Miguel Bajo Church in the Albayzin barrio, revealing the extent of structural damage.
- Antonio Sanz Cabello, vice-president of the Andalusian government, declared an emergency phase for seismic risk. He urged citizens to "stay calm and avoid entering and exiting buildings unnecessarily" while warning those outdoors to avoid facades and other falling elements.
- Further seismic activity followed the initial tremor, raising concerns among residents already shaken by the earthquake. Officials continue assessing structural impacts throughout the region, monitoring for additional tremors and advising the public to remain vigilant.
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Egyptian GazetteEarthquake hits Spanish city of Granada
Earthquake hits Spanish city of Granada
Earthquake Hits Spanish City of Granada, Buildings and Cars Damaged
MADRID—A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the southern Spanish city of Granada in the early hours of Saturday, with the regional government saying houses and cars were damaged but no injuries had been reported. The quake hit the metropolitan area of Alhendin just after 1 a.m. Spanish television channel TVE showed debris strewn on the street and some damage to cars in the popular tourist city. Andalusian emergency services rescued a number of people…
Residents panic as earthquake strikes in major Spanish city
A powerful earthquake has rattled Granada in southern Spain, sending residents and tourists scrambling for safety in the early hours of Saturday morning. The tremor struck shortly after 1 am on August 15, with an initial magnitude of around 5.0 reported. The earthquake was felt across parts of the Granada area, with reports of damage […]
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 struck the southern Spanish city of Granada on Saturday. The regional government reported that houses and cars were damaged, but that there were no reports of injuries. Emergency services were able to rescue a number of people from damaged buildings. Images show debris everywhere on the streets and damaged cars.
In the province of Granada in northern Spain there is an earthquake of medium strength at night. Some buildings are damaged, there are no casualties and there are no deaths.
An earthquake of medium strength shook the province of Granada in the south of Spain at night and frightened hundreds of people.
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