NewsWorld newsEarthquakeThe popular Spanish holiday spot of Granada has been rocked by an earthquake which locals described as 'like an explosion'15:55, 26 Jul 2026Updated 16:21, 26 Jul 2026Spain: CCTV captures sounds of earthquake in Granada An earthquake has rocked the popular Spanish holiday spot of Granada with terrified locals reporting tremors that "felt like an explosion".‌The quake occurred 3.73 miles (6km) South of Granada at 3.46pm local time (2.46pm BST) sparking fear in the nearby city as “floors and walls moved”.‌The earthquake measured a magnitude of 3.7, according to the Mediterranean Seismological Centre, with its epicentre in the town of Ogíjares, at a depth of 6 kilometres.‌The quake was felt in several parts of Granada province as well as in several municipalities in Malaga province, Spanish news sources reported.“It was rough here in Churriana de la Vega; I was asleep and went flying out of bed,” one person who lives 3km from the epicentre said.‌Another person said: “There hasn't been one this intense since January 2021”.Content cannot be displayed without consentMeanwhile a third person posting on X said: "Yes, near traumatology it's been like an explosion, they've moved the floor and walls."Article continues below"It has been intense. I thought the wardrobe was going to fall on me," another local posted on X.An aftershock was felt in Armilla, 4km from Granada city centre, with a magnitude of 1.7 and a depth of 6 kilometres.Another quake was reportedly recorded in the Mediterranean Sea, Spanish outlet SUR reports. The 2.4 magnitude tremor was felt particularly strongly along the Costa Tropical and in particular in Lobres, Salobreña, Torrenueva and Vélez de Benaudalla, according to local reports.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌EarthquakeBreaking NewsSpainHolidays