Andalucia was rattled by an earthquake in the early hours of Friday.
Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN) registered a 3.1-magnitude tremor with its epicentre in the town of Santa Fe, Granada.
The quake struck at 3.33am northwest of Santa Fe and was felt across a wide stretch of the province.
Residents reported tremors in Santa Fe, Pinos Puente, Albolote, Chauchina, Fuente Vaqueros, Armilla, Alfacar, Cijuela, Gójar, Maracena, Monachil, Jun, Cájar, Ogíjares and Padul, according to the IGN.
Emergency service 112 confirmed receiving several calls from concerned residents in Maracena and Santa Fe, but no injuries or material damage were reported.
Safety advice from authorities
Following the tremor, Andalucía’s Emergency Agency (EMA) issued guidance urging residents to remain calm and follow official instructions.
During an earthquake, authorities advise people to stay where they are rather than rushing indoors or outdoors, as accidents often occur when moving between spaces.
Inside buildings, the safest option is to shelter under sturdy furniture such as a table or bed, under a doorframe, or next to a supporting wall or pillar.
Once the shaking has stopped, if a building shows signs of structural damage, occupants should leave in an orderly fashion using the stairs – not the lift.
For those caught outside, EMA recommends moving away from hazards such as power lines, glass, balconies or other structures that could break or collapse.
A familiar tremor zone
Santa Fe and its surrounding towns sit in one of Andalucía’s most seismically active areas, where low- to medium-intensity quakes are relatively common.
While rarely damaging, the tremors are often strong enough to be felt by residents and serve as a reminder of the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity.
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