4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes the province of Granada

A new earthquake of magnitude 4.8 shook the province of Granada this Tuesday, with its epicenter in Gójar, and left behind damaged cars, detached awnings, damage to facades and other elements of street furniture. The earthquake was recorded at 10:37 am and was felt for several seconds in different parts of Eastern Andalusia.

The images recorded after the tremor show some of the effects of the earthquake in the affected towns: vehicles hit by falling elements, fallen awnings and visible damage to buildings and streets. The scenes reflect the intensity with which the earthquake has been perceived, just a few days after the magnitude 5 earthquake registered in the area.

This Tuesday's earthquake was initially located in Alhendín by the National Geographic Institute (IGN), although the organization has subsequently located the epicenter in Gójar and at zero kilometers depth. The proximity to the surface has contributed to the tremor being clearly perceived and seismic alerts going off on numerous mobile phones.

After the main earthquake, at least four aftershocks have been recorded, including one of magnitude 4 with its epicenter in Churriana de la Vega. The IGN has also recorded movements of magnitude 2.9 in Padul, 2.8 in Alhendín and 2.6 in Las Gabias. The succession of earthquakes has kept the attention of the residents of the Vega de Granada.