Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Shakes Gran Canaria

A strong tremor was felt across the island on Friday morning, prompting calls to emergency services.

Generic image of a seismograph registering a tremor.
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Generic image of a seismograph registering a tremor.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was felt on Friday morning on the island of Gran Canaria, prompting calls to 112 for information about the tremor.

The seismic event, measuring 4.8 in magnitude, was strongly perceived in various parts of the island, particularly in the north of Gran Canaria. Several individuals contacted the 112 emergency call center to inquire about the strong tremor they experienced.
The National Geographic Institute (IGN) has confirmed the earthquake's magnitude, describing it as of "strong magnitude for the area in which it occurred."