A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southern Spain on Tuesday morning, leaving at least three people lightly injured and causing structural damage across the historic city of Granada and surrounding areas. According to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN), the shallow tremor occurred at 10:37 local time at a depth of under 10 km, with its epicenter located near the town of Alhendín, about 10 km south of Granada. The quake is the latest in a series of frequent, shallow seismic events that began in the region the previous Friday.

The sudden shaking sent terrified residents fleeing into the streets over fears of strong aftershocks. Falling debris from damaged buildings crushed parked vehicles, while municipal operations were disrupted, forcing the closure of several administrative buildings, sports centers, and local museums. Transit was also impacted, with Granada’s metro network reducing train speeds to 30 km/h (19 mph) as a safety precaution.

Granada’s famous medieval Islamic palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Alhambra, was closed for the afternoon following the tremor. The world-famous attraction, which draws millions of international tourists annually, temporarily suspended visits as officials assessed the impact of the quake.

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