M4.9 earthquake — 2 km WSW of Granada, Spain
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 2 km WSW of Granada, Spain on Aug 18, 2026 at 08:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.179, -3.631 |
| Time | Aug 18, 08:37 UTC |
| Location | 2 km WSW of Granada, Spain |
| USGS event ID | us6000tllu |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 11 km | Aug 14, 23:04 UTC | 1 km SW of Otura, Spain |
| M4.6 | 12 km | Aug 18, 09:34 UTC | 5 km ENE of Escúzar, Spain |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.