At 10:37, the Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) recorded a shallow earthquake on Tuesday with its epicentre in Gójar (province of Granada) . Initially measured at 4.7, the magnitude was revised to 4.8 after the data had been analysed. The tremor was clearly felt in the city of Granada and the surrounding area; reports were also received from other provinces in Andalusia. Several aftershocksfollowed in the minutes and hours afterwards, including events of magnitude 4.0 and 4.2.
According to the authorities, three people suffered minor injuries, and a minor was taken to hospital for observation. The Junta de Andalucía confirmed the figures and kept the emergency plan for seismic activity in the province in force. As a precaution, public buildings in Granada were temporarily closed; parts of the Alhambra were temporarily inaccessible for inspections.
The background is a seismic sequence that has continued since 14 August in the Vega de Granada. Its strongest event so far occurred during the night of 14–15 August, with its epicentre in Alhendín; the IGN subsequently also put its magnitude at 4.8. The sequence is characterised by very shallow focal depths, which mean that even moderate magnitudes are clearly felt at the surface.
Emergency services are currently focusing on assessing damage, securing buildings and inspecting critical infrastructure. The 112 emergency number urged the public to follow official guidance and document any damage through the designated reporting channels. The IGN has installed additional mobile monitoring stations in the affected area to improve the location and characterisation of aftershocks.
Further aftershocks are seismologically likely over the coming days to weeks. It is not possible to make precise predictions about the timing or magnitude of future events; the authorities and experts point to regular situation assessments and recommend following established protective measures. The times and figures in this report are based on statements from the IGN and confirmed information from the Andalusian government and current local media (as at 18 August 2026).
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).