An earthquake has struck Granada, a popular holiday destination in Spain, causing panic among locals who described the tremors as resembling an explosion. The seismic event took place 3.73 miles (6km) south of Granada at 3.46pm local time (2.46pm BST), leading to anxiety in the nearby city as witnesses reported feeling floors and walls shifting.

According to the Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.7, with its epicenter located in the town of Ogíjares at a depth of 6 kilometers. Residents living close to the epicenter shared their experiences, with one individual from Churriana de la Vega mentioning being thrown out of bed due to the intensity of the shaking.

Another eyewitness noted that this was the most powerful earthquake experienced since January 2021. A third observer mentioned on social media that the impact felt like an explosion, causing significant movement in the floor and walls.

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