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Date Published: 03/09/2026

Five more earthquakes shake Granada as major seismic series passes 1,000 tremors

The latest tremors were recorded in Huétor Vega, Granada, Armilla and La Zubia, with several felt by local residents

Granada has been hit by another cluster of earthquakes, with five tremors recorded within a few hours on Wednesday morning, September 2, as seismic activity continues across the province.

The strongest of the latest earthquakes measured 2.3 magnitude and was recorded in La Zubia, with the series beginning shortly before 8am and continuing until shortly before 11am.

According to Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN), the first earthquake was recorded in Huétor Vega at 7.54am, measuring 1.5 magnitude.

Another 1.5 magnitude tremor was recorded in Granada at 9.22am, before three more earthquakes struck in relatively quick succession.

At 10.33am, a 1.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Armilla, with the tremor also felt in Ogíjares and La Zubia. Just two minutes later, at 10.35am, La Zubia was hit by the strongest earthquake of the morning, measuring 2.3 magnitude.

The sequence ended with another tremor in La Zubia at 10.41am, measuring 1.6 magnitude and felt in Armilla and Ogíjares.

Wednesday's activity is part of a much larger seismic sequence that has been affecting the Granada area since mid-August.

The series began with a major earthquake in Alhendín on August 15, when two magnitude 4.8 earthquakes were recorded. Four days later, on August 18, three further earthquakes measuring more than 4 magnitude were recorded.

The earthquakes were particularly significant because they occurred at shallow depths, meaning they were widely felt and caused substantial damage in several towns and parts of Granada city.

More than 1,300 earthquakes have now been recorded as part of the ongoing seismic activity, with more than 100 felt by residents.

The hardest-hit areas include Las Gabias, Armilla, Ogíjares, Churriana de la Vega, La Zubia and Granada city.

Some residents remain unable to return to their homes because of damage caused by the earthquakes.

The financial impact of the seismic series is also becoming clearer.

As of September 1, the Insurance Compensation Consortium had received 41,228 claims, with the estimated cost currently standing at around €105 million. That figure is expected to rise as inspections continue and more damage is assessed.

The University of Granada is still carrying out inspections of its buildings and estimates that earthquake-related damage to its facilities could already amount to around €3.5 million. Municipal technicians are also continuing to inspect buildings across the affected areas.

In Granada city, the Zaidín neighbourhood has been particularly badly affected, with damage reported to residential buildings as well as municipal facilities. Among them is the Francisco Ayala Library, which remains closed after sustaining earthquake damage.

Image: IGN

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