Latest earthquakes near Granada, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Granada, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Granada? If an earthquake is happening right now near Granada (also known as جرينادا), it will show up within minutes.
Granada Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Granada, Andalusia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Granada roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Granada in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Granada that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Granada in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Granada during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 141 | 92.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Granada
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Granada occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) south of Granada, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Granada in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 22 kilometers (14 mi) south of Granada. It is the strongest earthquake near Granada in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Granada, Andalusia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Granada.
Nearest earthquakes from Granada
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Granada, Andalusia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Granada.
When was the last earthquake in Granada, Andalusia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Granada on the night of May 20, 2024 at 02:31 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south of Granada at a depth of 27km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Granada, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Granada, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Granada on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 22km south of Granada at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Granada since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Granada, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Granada. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
