Quake Shakes Granada, Injuring Three and Damaging Historic Buildings

Sun Sep 06 2026 03:36:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A magnitude‑4.8 quake rattled southern Spain’s Granada, leaving three injured and striking heritage sites, prompting safety measures on the metro.

A 4.8‑magnitude tremor hit southern Spain, injuring three people and damaging several buildings, including famous landmarks near Granada. The epicentre lay about 10 km south of the historic city, spurring residents to flee their homes as aftershock fears rose. The tremor, recorded at a depth of less than 10 km, also caused falling debris that damaged vehicles and forced local museums and sports centres to shut. The metro system dialed its speed to 30 km/h for safety, indicating potential delays for commuters. The Alhambra palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was temporarily closed, underscoring the quake’s impact on cultural tourism.

Earthquake Rocks Granada, Injuring Three and Damaging Historic Buildings

A 4.8‑magnitude tremor struck southern Spain early Tuesday, leaving three people lightly injured and causing damage to several buildings near Granada.

The National Geographic Institute (IGN) reported that the epicentre was about 10 km south of Granada, at a depth under 10 km. Residents rushed into the streets, fearing aftershocks, while cars were hit by falling debris.

Several museums, administrative buildings and sports centres had to close temporarily. The tremor was part of a series of shallow quakes that began last Friday and were widely felt across the region.

Granada’s famous Alhambra palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site attracting millions of tourists each year, was closed for the afternoon for safety checks. The metro network reduced train speeds to 30 km/h, warning commuters of possible delays.

A policeman stands at a cordoned off street near damaged vehicles following an earthquake in Granada, southern Spain.

Affected areas included the town of Alhendín and parts of the historic city, where locals described the shaking as "terrifying" and "stronger than the usual aftershocks". The quake’s impact has highlighted the need for ongoing seismic safety measures in heritage-rich regions.