{
  "id": 976755,
  "title": "Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Granada overnight: Damage reported across Andalucia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/magnitude-5-earthquake-jolts-granada-overnight-damage-reported-across",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:50:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/15/magnitude-5-earthquake-jolts-granada-overnight-damage-reported-across-andalucia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An earthquake of magnitude 5 struck near Alhendin, on the outskirts of Granada, causing material damage in several towns across Andalucia. The epicenter was located roughly two kilometers deep, with coordinates around 37.11 north and 3.66 west. Spain's National Geographic Institute initially recorded the quake at 4.8 but later upgraded it to 5.0. Following the initial shock, a smaller 2.6 tremor was felt nearby in Gojar. Andalucia's regional government activated phase 1 of its seismic risk emergency plan, with officials coordinating with local authorities to assess damage. Residents reported falling objects, shaking furniture, and rattling doors and windows, with more than 80 calls flooding the emergency line. In Armilla and other parts of Granada, pieces of facades and roof tiles came down. The shaking affected various regions, including Jaen, Almeria, Malaga, and Cordoba. The regional government urged people to stay calm and avoid unnecessary movement near damaged zones. Authorities continued monitoring the situation, reminding the public that Granada is in one of Spain's more active seismic basins.",
  "summary": "Residents across much of Andalucia woke to a sharp jolt just after 1am on Saturday when a magnitude 5 earthquake […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Magnitude 5 earthquake hits near Alhendin, Granada",
    "Damage reported in Andalucia towns, including Armilla",
    "Seismic risk plan activated, authorities monitor situation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The earthquake's aftermath prompts Andalucia's regional government to activate its seismic risk emergency plan, indicating a coordinated response to assess and address damage across the region.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}