On July 27, 2026, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Granada, Spain, at 3:46 PM local time (13:46 UTC), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The epicenter was located approximately 6 kilometers south of Granada, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Residents reported feeling strong shaking, with some describing it as an explosion. Local emergency services confirmed no immediate reports of casualties or significant structural damage, though some minor cracks in buildings were noted in the Albaicín district.
The Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded the quake as a magnitude 4.1 event. Seismologists noted that the region is seismically active due to the convergence of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Authorities advised residents to remain calm and check for gas leaks or structural damage. The tremor was felt as far as Málaga, approximately 100 kilometers away, but no tsunami warning was issued.
