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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Granada, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 08:37:45 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Granada on Aug 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Granada, Andalusia (Spain) · 2026-08-18 08:37:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Granada, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

24 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5.6

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 145 km away

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 191 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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