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ABSTRACT

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the southern Spanish city of Granada just after 1 a.m. on Saturday, damaging houses and cars in the metropolitan area of Alhendin, according to the Andalusian regional government, which declared an emergency.

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Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes Granada, Spain; emergency declared

Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes Granada, Spain; emergency declared
Aug 15, 2026, 2:45 AM

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the southern Spanish city of Granada just after 1 a.m. on Saturday, damaging houses and cars in the metropolitan area of Alhendin, according to the Andalusian regional government, which declared an emergency.

Context

Spanish television channel TVE showed debris on streets and damage to cars in the city. Andalusian emergency services rescued a number of people from damaged buildings, according to the report.

Antonio Sanz Cabello, vice-president of the Andalusian regional government, announced the emergency declaration in a post on X on Saturday.

All Perspectives
Andalusian regional government (Antonio Sanz Cabello): Sanz Cabello urged residents: 'If you're in Granada, you've felt the earthquake, you're okay, and your home shows no damage, stay calm and avoid entering and exiting buildings unnecessarily.' He added: 'On the street, stay away from facades, cornices, balconies, walls, and other elements that could fall.'
Gaps & Unknowns
  • The source does not state the depth of the earthquake.
  • The source does not name the body that measured or confirmed the magnitude 5 figure.
  • The source does not state how many people were rescued from damaged buildings.
  • The source does not state the extent or cost of structural damage to buildings.
  • The source does not state whether aftershocks were recorded or expected.
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