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Granada earthquake strikes Alhendín, causing material damage
A powerful earthquake struck the Granada metropolitan area in Andalusia, Spain, during the early hours of Saturday, August 15, 2026. The epicenter was located near Alhendín, with the Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) reporting a magnitude of approximately 4.8 to 5.0, while the USGS estimated the magnitude at 5.2.
The tremor, occurring around 1:04 a.m. local time, was felt across much of southern Spain, including Málaga, Córdoba, and parts of Madrid. While no fatalities or serious injuries have been reported, the earthquake caused various material damages, including cracks in walls, falling cornices, and damage to roofs and vehicles. In Las Gabias, authorities performed a preventative evacuation of a building, and some sectors in Huétor Vega experienced power outages.
In response, the regional government of Andalusia activated its seismic risk emergency plan. Local authorities in Armilla opened public spaces and sports facilities to accommodate residents who were too unsettled to return to their homes. Inspections of the Alhambra complex confirmed that the historic site sustained no relevant structural damage, and the monument has since reopened to the public. Numerous aftershocks have been recorded in the region, maintaining a state of high alert for emergency services.
Entities
112 Andalucía · Alhambra · Alhendín · Almería · Andalucía · Andalusia · Antonio Sanz · Granada · Instituto Geográfico Nacional · Junta de Andalucía · National Geographic Institute · USGS
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 23 SOURCES] The earthquake epicenter was located in Alhendín. www.cmjornal.pt · amigospenquistas.cl · www.elmundo.es · www.canal13sanjuan.com · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · +14 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The earthquake occurred at approximately 01:04 local time on Saturday. www.cmjornal.pt · amigospenquistas.cl · www.elmundo.es · www.esdiario.com · www.extra.ec · +10 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The earthquake caused material damage, including falling masonry and facade elements. amigospenquistas.cl · www.canal13sanjuan.com · www.esdiario.com · www.extra.ec · somoscordobeses.com · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The emergency service received more than 80 calls regarding the earthquake. www.esdiario.com · www.extra.ec · icndiario.com · lan103fm.com · www.eldia.es · +2 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] No fatalities or serious injuries have been reported following the main tremor. www.cmjornal.pt · www.esdiario.com · icndiario.com · amigospenquistas.cl · somoscordobeses.com · +5 more
- [DISPUTED] The earthquake in Granada had a magnitude of 4.8. www.cmjornal.pt · amigospenquistas.cl · www.elmundo.es · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.canal4.com.ni · +1 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The regional government activated the emergency phase of the Seismic Risk Plan. www.esdiario.com · www.extra.ec · icndiario.com · www.20minutos.es · actualidadvalencia.com · +3 more
- [DISPUTED] The earthquake in Granada had a magnitude of 5.2. amigospenquistas.cl · www.canal13sanjuan.com · icndiario.com · somoscordobeses.com · www.canal4.com.ni
- [● 9 SOURCES] The IGN revised the magnitude of the earthquake to 5.0. www.eldia.es · actualidadvalencia.com · www.elmercuriodigital.net · www.catalunyapress.es · www.actualno.com · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] The 112 Andalucía emergency service received more than 200 calls. www.20minutos.es · actualidadvalencia.com · costadelsol-online.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The epicenter was at a depth of two kilometers. skopje1.mk
- [● 18 SOURCES] The earthquake occurred at 1:04 AM local time. www.cmjornal.pt · www.lne.es · amigospenquistas.cl · www.actualno.com · www.catalunyapress.es · +10 more