Turin, 18 Aug. (LaPresse) – An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Granada, Spain, shortly after half past ten this morning, leaving three people with minor injuries and causing extensive damage. El País reports this, specifying that the epicentre was located in the municipality of Gójar, a few kilometres from Alhendín, where another tremor, also of magnitude 4.8 and responsible for extensive damage, had been recorded on Saturday night. Data from the National Geographic Institute indicate that the earthquake was very shallow and, as a result, was clearly felt by the public. The 112 Andalucía emergency service received more than fifty calls reporting fallen debris and cracks. The Andalusian Regional Government reported that three people sustained minor injuries; one of them, a minor, was taken to hospital. Following the earthquake, the Granada metro announced a reduction in service speed to 30 kilometres per hour, whilst the local police urged the public to remain calm, follow safety measures and avoid loitering near buildings. The Alhambra Trust has ordered the evacuation of the Nasrid Palaces and the Alcazaba as a precautionary measure and has suspended public access to these areas whilst the situation is being assessed. Visits to the Partal and the Generalife, however, are continuing as normal, whilst experts assess the impact of the tremors.
Spain: 4.8-magnitude earthquake in Granada – three people injured
Turin, 18 Aug. (LaPresse) – An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Granada, Spain, shortly after half past ten this morning, leaving three people with minor injuries and causing extensive damage. El País reports this, specifying that the epicentre was located in the municipality of Gójar, a few kilometres from Alhendín, where another tremor, also of magnitude 4.8 and responsible for extensive damage, had been recorded on Saturday night. Data from the National Geographic Institute indicate that the earthquake was very shallow and, as a result, was clearly felt by the public. The 112 Andalucía emergency service received more than fifty calls reporting fallen debris and cracks. The Andalusian Regional Government reported that three people sustained minor injuries; one of them, a minor, was taken to hospital. Following the earthquake, the Granada metro announced a reduction in service speed to 30 kilometres per hour, whilst the local police urged the public to remain calm, follow safety measures and avoid loitering near buildings. The Alhambra Trust has ordered the evacuation of the Nasrid Palaces and the Alcazaba as a precautionary measure and has suspended public access to these areas whilst the situation is being assessed. Visits to the Partal and the Generalife, however, are continuing as normal, whilst experts assess the impact of the tremors.