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Earthquakes in Granada damage historic sites and close part of the Alhambra
Spain
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 9:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Earthquakes in Granada, Spain, damaged historic sites, roads and cars, leading to the closure of the Alhambra's Alcazaba. The headlines describe repeated seismic activity in the area.
SO WHAT?
The earthquakes are causing public disruption and damage to infrastructure and a major tourist site in Granada.
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Reports behind this event
travelextra.ieen
Alhambra closed after Granada earthquakes
Aug 20, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
thenationalnews.comen
Granada earthquakes damage historic sites and close Alhambra's Alcazaba
Aug 19, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
thelocal.esen
Why are so many earthquakes taking place in Spain's Granada?
Aug 19, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
bristolpost.co.uken
Granada earthquake rocks Spanish city as cars smashed and cracks tear through roads
Aug 18, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC