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Granada Evacuates Additional Blocks as Seismic Swarm Moves Toward Stabilization

Authorities are shifting response from rescue to stabilization through prioritized inspections, temporary sheltering, extraordinary aid, insurance claims processing.

Overview

  • A seismic swarm that began in mid‑August has produced more than 1,000 events and two Mw 4.8 shocks that caused the main material damage and initial evacuations.
  • Municipal technical teams have carried out prioritized follow‑up inspections and ordered the evacuation of three residential blocks in the Zaidín neighborhood as a precaution.
  • Before each evacuation teams contact neighbors and community leaders and coordinate Policía Local, Protección Civil and social services while some residents use the Inturjoven youth shelter.
  • The Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros has logged about 12,532 claims with a preliminary cost estimate above €35 million and the Diputación de Granada has launched an extraordinary cooperation fund to reimburse municipal emergency and repair costs.
  • Emergency calls tied to the quakes have fallen roughly 38.5% from peak days but seismic activity continues, including a recent M3.0 near Huelma, so inspections and temporary relocations may continue as recovery work begins.