A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain on August 3, 2026, with its epicenter near the city of Murcia. The tremor was felt in several popular tourist destinations, including Alicante and Benidorm, according to the Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN).
The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers, according to preliminary data from the IGN. Local authorities reported no immediate damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued.
Residents and visitors in the affected areas took to social media to describe the shaking, but life in the region continued largely as normal. Emergency services conducted routine checks and confirmed that infrastructure remained intact.
Spain's southeastern Mediterranean coast is an area of moderate seismic activity, and earthquakes of this magnitude are not uncommon. The IGN continues to monitor for aftershocks.
