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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Granada in southern Spain early Saturday, jolting residents awake and damaging buildings in the popular tourist city.
The tremor struck shortly after 1 a.m., with its epicentre near Alhendin, about 10 kilometres south of Granada, according to Spain’s National Geographical Institute.
Granada Mayor Marifran Carazo said no casualties or widespread structural damage had been reported, although authorities were assessing isolated damage, particularly in vulnerable buildings.
“No casualties or serious, widespread structural damage have been reported. Isolated damage is being assessed, especially in vulnerable buildings,” Carazo said.
Emergency services reported receiving more than 200 calls from across the region, including Seville, Cordoba and resorts along the Costa del Sol.
Authorities reported cracks in buildings, fallen ledges, rubble and damaged walls, while images shared by Spanish media showed debris on streets and cars with shattered windows.
Residents were advised to remain calm and stay away from building facades, balconies, ledges and walls that could collapse. They were also urged to avoid entering or leaving buildings unless necessary.
A resident of nearby Huetor Vega, Marta Mayorga Fernandez, said the shaking was strong enough to wake residents and knock objects off shelves. She also reported damage to the fronts of several buildings.
Earthquakes are relatively common in Andalusia, Spain’s most populous region, but tremors reaching magnitude 5 are rare.
Granada is a major tourist destination, best known for the UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace, a landmark of medieval Islamic architecture and former residence of rulers of the last Muslim kingdom in Spain.
