The Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) updated its assessment on 24 August 2026 of the seismic sequence that has continued since 14 August south of Granada . It recorded a total of 1,075 earthquakes over ten days, 94 of which were felt by residents. The vast majority had magnitudes below 2 and very shallow focal depths of less than ten kilometres.
Two magnitude 4.8 tremors were particularly strong, in the early hours of 15 August and on the morning of 18 August. Their epicentres were located around Alhendín and Gójar . Both events were clearly felt across the Granada metropolitan area, causing property damage, several minor injuries and precautionary evacuations in the city of Granada and in municipalities south of the urban belt. Several more aftershocks were felt within hours of the 18 August tremor, including ones with magnitudes of 4.2, 4.0 and 3.9.
Since then, local councils and emergency services have coordinated emergency response and structural inspections. In Alhendín, Gójar, La Zubia, Ogíjares and Las Gabias structured inspections are under way to identify potential building damage and advise those affected. The authorities stress that reports are being assessed in stages and that consistent, verified damage totals will only be available once the checks are complete.
IGN experts describe the pattern as a typical seismic sequence with very shallow foci. Such sequences can continue for days or weeks; reliable predictions of when further events might occur or how strong they might be are not possible. Risk assessments therefore focus on ongoing monitoring, thorough analysis of the data and precautionary measures in the worst-affected areas. Decisions about temporary closures, further evacuations or returning to buildings are based on continuously updated measurements and assessments.
The current assessment is based on information published by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional on 24 August and matching reports from national news agencies. The activity is concentrated in the south of the Granada metropolitan area; according to the information available, national infrastructure has not been significantly affected. The IGN is continuing close monitoring and communication with local and regional authorities.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).