# Earthquake hits Spain's historic Granada, injuring three

https://mins.news/en/item/25419

- BBC News, 2026-08-18 17:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx755dyy1yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A shallow magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Granada in southern Spain, lightly injuring at least three people and damaging buildings and vehicles. Residents fled outdoors fearing aftershocks, while the Alhambra palace and several public facilities closed. Granada's metro reduced train speeds for safety.

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