Granada Rocked Again as Powerful 4.7 Earthquake Sparks Fresh Alarm

Granada experienced another powerful 4.7 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, August 18, just four days after a stronger tremor struck the region. The epicenter of the latest quake was northwest of Gójar, in Granada’s metropolitan area, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN). The earthquake was felt across Granada city and surrounding towns, with movement reported as far as Almería province.

Residents described buildings swaying, furniture shaking, and objects rattling. The earthquake, initially recorded at 4.7 mbLg, had a maximum intensity between levels V and VI on the seismic scale, meaning it could cause minor damage in poorly constructed buildings and make people lose their balance. Despite the intensity, there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or major structural damage.

The recent earthquake follows a series of seismic activity in the Granada region, with a magnitude 4.8 quake hitting the area on Saturday and a smaller magnitude 3.7 tremor earlier. Granada, nestled in one of Spain’s most seismically active regions due to the collision between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, has been on high alert for potential aftershocks following these powerful earthquakes.