The mayor of Granada raises the earthquake emergency to level 1 and recommends in case of possible aftershocks: "Go out and stand in line with the buildings"

Granada has once again experienced an earthquake of magnitude 4.6 this Tuesday, whose epicenter was located in Gójar and has left up to five aftershocks. In this regard, the mayor of Granada, Marifrán Carazo, has raised the emergency to phase 1 and, given the situation, has warned: "If a tremor occurs, you have to go out and stand in line with the buildings, it is the best self-protection advice."

The Granada City Council maintains the emergency device deployed to evaluate the effects of the latest seismic movements. "We have all emergency services activated to review the situation," said Carazo, who detailed that seven streets remain cordoned off due to the damage caused by the tremors.

Among the incidents registered are landslides in elevators, facade elements, wall collapses, and affected vehicles. In addition, the Alhambra will remain closed to the public preventively until the safety of the enclosure can be guaranteed.

The municipal official explained that the teams will prioritize the areas that remain cut off and that they will join those points that were already being inspected since the magnitude 5 earthquake registered last Saturday. Given the possibility of new movements, Carazo has conveyed to the population the main self-protection recommendation: "If a tremor occurs, you have to go out and stand in line with the buildings, it is the best self-protection advice."

The security device will also be reinforced in Granada with a greater deployment of the Local Police in the streets, with the aim of increasing the presence of agents and attending to the needs of citizens. As explained by the City Council, more patrols will be incorporated to "be closer, offer information and guarantee security."

Juanma Moreno asks for "maximum prudence"

The National Geographic Institute registered a new earthquake in Granada this Tuesday of magnitude 4.6, with its epicenter in Gójar, after last Saturday's earthquake. In this context, the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has spoken through his social networks to ask citizens for "maximum prudence." He also warned: "Experts indicate that it is possible that seismic movements and aftershocks will continue in the area." 

In a post on his official X account, he wrote: "Again an earthquake shakes Granada. Maximum PRUDENCE. Experts indicate that seismic movements and aftershocks may continue in the area, and it is important to know how we should act in these situations. Let's follow the advice and maintain serenity, please." 

Just a few days ago, a magnitude 5 earthquake shook a good part of Andalusia after its epicenter was located in Alhendín (Granada). The seismic movement was especially felt in the provinces of Málaga, Jaén, and Córdoba, although it was also noticed in Murcia, Castilla-La Mancha, the Community of Madrid, and Extremadura. According to data from the National Geographic Institute (IGN), the tremor was perceptible in more than 200 municipalities spread across five autonomous communities, albeit with different intensity.

The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, conveyed a message of tranquility, although he has asked to take extreme precautions against possible damage to buildings. "A night of fright and unease in Granada with a magnitude 5 earthquake that has caused some material damage and was felt in several provinces," he said on his social networks. Moreno recommended paying special attention to cornices and facades that may have been affected and following the instructions of the emergency services.

The Junta itself warned that the seismic episode might not be over. Emergency services indicated that during the next few hours or even days, aftershocks could be registered, a common phenomenon after an earthquake and which, they explained, does not necessarily imply a dangerous situation if self-protection recommendations are followed.