# Global natural disaster impacts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-natural-disaster-impacts
> Updated: 2026-08-26T14:26:59.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 2.

Natural disasters, including severe storms and seismic activity, have caused widespread damage across several regions.

In Spain, violent storms in Castelserás destroyed a municipal pavilion roof and caused a total loss of peach harvests for local farmers. Subsequently, the province of Granada and its metropolitan area experienced a series of earthquakes, some exceeding magnitude 4, leading to structural cracks in buildings and the demolition of unstable structures in La Zubia. A minor earthquake was also noted near Cehegín in Murcia.

In South America, reconstruction efforts began in Antioquia, Colombia, following an earthquake, with the delivery of 96 tons of construction materials to municipalities including Caramanta, Betania, and Hispania. Meanwhile, in Argentina, powerful storms involving heavy hail and strong winds struck the Santa Fe region, damaging over 50 homes and impacting livestock feed reserves in Entre Ríos.

## Claims

- The IGN recorded 1,075 earthquakes in the seismic series starting August 14, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 94 of the recorded earthquakes were felt by the population. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two of the strongest earthquakes in the series had a magnitude of 4.8. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Geologist Raúl Pérez López states that earthquakes above magnitude 4 in southern Spain are not unusual. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Eight churches in Granada and five in the Metropolitan Area remain closed due to the earthquakes. (single source)
- More than 300 reports regarding elevator inspections have been received since the seismic series began. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Natural disasters strike Argentina and Spain

Severe storms and hail have caused widespread property damage in Santa Fe, Argentina, while ongoing seismic activity in Granada, Spain, has prompted building inspections and demolitions.

44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/granada-experiences-intense-seismic-activity-with-over-1000-tremors

### 2026-08-24: Natural disasters trigger damage in Spain and reconstruction in Colombia

Severe storms in Castelserás, Spain, have destroyed a municipal pavilion and peach crops, while reconstruction begins in Antioquia, Colombia, with 96 tons of materials delivered following an earthquake.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natural-disasters-trigger-damage-in-spain-and-reconstruction-in-colombia

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