# Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes near Granada, Spain

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- TASS, 2026-08-15 06:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2173657

> A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Granada in Spain’s Andalusia region, with its epicenter near Alhendín and focus 2 kilometers deep. Emergency services received about 200 calls. No casualties have been reported, but cracks, minor collapses and other building damage prompted authorities to activate the regional seismic emergency plan.