Overview
- The seismic episode began the night of August 15, 2026, and has produced 994 recorded movements including two magnitude 4.8 shocks while officials report no deaths or serious injuries.
- The Junta de Andalucía, through Housing minister Rocío Díaz, confirmed it will activate financial and recovery aid but is still defining the specific instrument and the sums once damage appraisals are complete.
- Technicians have completed 976 building inspections and classified 705 as green (habitable), 217 as yellow (restricted use or requiring measures), and 43 as red (unfit for use).
- Authorities carried out preventive evacuations including six blocks in Las Gabias that contain 371 homes, and the Instituto Andaluz de la Juventud is housing 53 people at the Inturjoven shelter while firefighters, Protección Civil and police coordinate response.
- Seismic intensity has eased in recent hours but officials urge continued caution; local and provincial bodies are already mobilizing funds including a €4.5 million Diputación allocation for municipalities while insurers estimate initial losses near €35 million which could shape the scale of recovery spending.