Granada earthquake RECAP: Spain rocked again as huge tremors felt in holiday hotspots
The Spanish city was rocked by another earthquake just a week ago.
Granada earthquake: Cars crushed by falling masonry
Another powerful earthquake has rocked Granada in Spain - less than a week after a tremor rocked the tourist hotspot. Early estimates show the earthquake registering magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale, with its epicentre located around 8km south-west of Granada in Alhendin.
The tremor earlier this morning was reportedly felt across much of Andalucia, with hundreds of reports lodged from locations nearly 100 miles away, including on the Costa del Sol. A local resident told the Olive Press: "I am still shaking – I have guitars pinned to my wall and I could see them swinging. My sofa moved a couple of inches, the coffee table too. I would say it lasted 7-8 seconds, we’re now experiencing aftershocks but they are weak."
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KEY EVENTS
'Seismic aftershocks' warning
Andalusia's president, Juanma Moreno, wrote on X: "Once again, an earthquake shakes Granada. Maximum CAUTION.
"Experts point out that it is possible for seismic movements and aftershocks to continue in the area, and it is important to know how we should act in these situations.
"Let us follow the advice and maintain our composure, please."
De nuevo un terremoto sacude Granada. Máxima PRUDENCIA.
— Juanma Moreno (@JuanMa_Moreno) August 18, 2026
Los expertos señalan que es posible que los movimientos sísmicos y las réplicas continúen en la zona, y es importante conocer cómo debemos actuar en estas situaciones.
Sigamos los consejos y mantengamos la serenidad, por… https://t.co/pSnR7WbKmN
How to survive an earthquake
Drop to your hands and knees, crawl under a sturdy desk or table for cover, and hold on tight to it until the shaking completely stops. Never run outside or stand in doorways during the tremor.
Indoors: Stay inside. Move away from windows, glass, and heavy hanging objects or tall furniture that could tip over.
In Bed: Stay there, turn face down, and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
Outdoors: Stay outside. Move away from buildings, streetlights, trees, and power lines, then drop and cover.
Driving: Pull over safely to the side of the road away from bridges, overpasses, and utility wires. Set the parking brake and stay inside the vehicle until shaking stops.
Granada located in active seismic zone
Granada sits in one of Spain's most active seismic zones because active fault lines run through the area. Most tremors are small, but the region occasionally experiences stronger, shallow quakes that shake buildings and cause minor damage, such as the 5.2-magnitude and 4.6-magnitude tremors recorded this month.
Historic palace evacuated
The Alhambra’s governing body evacuated the Nasrid Palaces and the Alcazaba so potential structural damage could be assessed following the earthquake. Tourists could still visit other parts of the palace, such as the Partal gardens and the Generalife.

Second major earthquake in less than a week
The earthquake came less than a week after another tremor rocked the city.
Here are a few more photos from the scene.


Damaged vehicles and debris on the roads
A policeman stands at a cordoned off street near damaged vehicles following an earthquake in Granada today.

Three earthquakes hit the area
Latest reports say the earthquakes that struck Granada had magnitudes of 4.8, 4.0, and 4.2. Several aftershocks also followed with a magnitude ranging from 2.6 to 2.9.
Houses damaged
This photo shows debris in a house hit by the earthquake this morning.

At least three people injured
The latest reports say three people suffered minor injuries.
Several public buildings evacuated
The region's official government trust responsible for the protection and conservation of historic buildings shared the following update.
La Alhambra, en revisi\u00f3n tras la actividad s\u00edsmica
\u2014 Alhambra de Granada (@alhambracultura) August 18, 2026
Tras el terremoto de magnitud 4,6, se activ\u00f3 el protocolo de evacuaci\u00f3n en la Alcazaba y se suspendi\u00f3 el acceso a los Palacios Nazar\u00edes. A las 11:45 h qued\u00f3 completada tambi\u00e9n la evacuaci\u00f3n del Generalife y los jardines\u2026
Video from the scene
Here is a video showing the aftermath of the earthquake in Granada.
Granada earthquake: Cars crushed by falling masonry
Aftershocks struck Granada
Aftershocks of 4.9, 4.2, and 4.0 magnitude also struck Granada.
Where was the earthquake felt?
Here is a map showing the area affected.

More tremors felt across the area
More tremors were also felt after the powerful 4.6 earthquake this morning.
\u203c\ufe0fTres #terremotos sacuden #Granada en una hora. Las magnitudes: 4,8 , 4,0 y 4,2.
\u2014 Meteo\u00c1vila (@Meteoavila2) August 18, 2026
\ud83c\udfe5 A las 12:15h se reportan tres heridos. Ha habido otras tres treplicas m\u00e1s en est\u00e1s \u00faltimas horas (entre 2,6 y 2,9). pic.twitter.com/hjGasy1TQv
Earthquake felt across Andalucia region
The epicentre was located around 8km south-west of Granada in Alhendin.

Video and photos from the scene
Here are more videos and photos from Granada circulating on social media.
Toda Granada en las calles. Im\u00e1genes de los da\u00f1os causados por el \u00faltimo #terremoto en #Granada Calle Poeta C\u00e9sar Vallejo. Cedo su uso a medios bajo menci\u00f3n. pic.twitter.com/rMH7hy2A00
\u2014 Luz Arcos\u2728 (@luzarcsan) August 18, 2026
Debris falling onto the streets
Here is a photo showing the damage caused by the earthquake.

People evacuated
RTVE Andalucia said some public buildings have been closed and people were evacuated.
There are several injured people, with at least one person taken to the hospital. Multiple damages are being recorded in the affected perimeter, the local media outlet also added.
Second major earthquake in less than a week
Granada was already hit by tremors less than a week ago.
Damage to buildings and cars
Buildings and cars have been damaged by the earthquake.
M\u00e1s da\u00f1os por los terremotos de esta ma\u00f1ana en Granada \u26a0\ufe0f
\u2014 \ud835\udd44\ud835\udd8a\ud835\udd99\ud835\udd8a\ud835\udd94\ud835\udd38\ud835\udd91\ud835\udd8d\ud835\udd86\ud835\udd92\ud835\udd87\ud835\udd97\ud835\udd86\u26a0\ufe0f (@MeteoAlhambra) August 18, 2026
V\u00eddeo reenviado por WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/8gKdoUfR3x
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake
The earthquake registered magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale, with its epicentre located around 8km south-west of Granada in Alhendin.
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