According to the updated report by the National Geographic Institute (IGN), most of these seismic events are of magnitude M 2, although twelve have reached or exceeded magnitude 3.
The earthquakes of greatest magnitude, registered with epicenters in the vicinity of Alhendín and Gójar, reached 4.8 Mw. These occurred in the early morning of Saturday the 15th and the morning of Tuesday the 18th, causing material damage, minor injuries, and preventive evacuations.
The most significant aftershocks following the tremor on Tuesday the 18th were three events of magnitudes Mw 3.9, 4.2, and 4.0, occurring between 15 minutes and two hours later.
Over the last four days, seismic activity has shown a downward trend, with lower magnitude tremors and a decreasing number. The most notable seismic event in recent hours was a 2.3 magnitude tremor, felt by the population, recorded at 9:15 AM this Monday, August 24. It is noteworthy that no earthquake had exceeded magnitude 2 in the previous three days.
