A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain early Saturday, triggering panic in Granada and surrounding areas, damaging buildings and roads and prompting regional authorities to declare an emergency. No casualties had been reported at the time of the latest updates.

Footage shared on social media showed residents leaving their homes and tourists rushing out of hotels after the ground began shaking. Emergency services received around 200 calls reporting incidents including falling objects, furniture moving and doors and windows rattling.

One of the more visible signs of damage was a large crack that reportedly split a section of road. Several cars were also damaged by falling rocks and debris in affected areas.

A smaller 2.6-magnitude tremor was recorded a few minutes after the main earthquake near the village of Gójar. Authorities continued monitoring the area for further seismic activity and assessing structural damage.

Although destructive earthquakes are relatively uncommon in Spain, the region has experienced periodic tremors. The latest earthquake came around two weeks after a 4.1-magnitude quake struck Librilla in Murcia.