1956 Atarfe–Albolote earthquake
| UTC time | 1956-04-19 17:38:53 |
|---|---|
| USGS-ANSS | n/a |
| Local date | 19 April 1956 |
| Local time | 18:38:53 CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Magnitude | 5.0 Mw |
| Depth | 6.3 km (3.9 mi) |
| Epicenter | 37°16′N 3°44′W / 37.26°N 3.73°W |
| Areas affected | Spain |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Aftershocks | 116 |
| Casualties | 12 dead 60 injured |
The 1956 Atarfe–Albolote earthquake (Spanish: Terremoto de Atarfe-Albolote de 1956) occurred at 18:38 CEST (17:38 UTC) on 19 April. The magnitude 5.0 Mw earthquake affected a wide area, and especially the area between Sierra Elvira and Granada, Spain. According to the press at the time, the towns of Atarfe and Albolote were ruined and Santa Fe, Maracena and some neighborhoods in the capital of Granada were badly affected. The earthquake registered an epicentral intensity of VIII, a magnitude of 5.0 and a hypocentral depth of 6.3 km. Numerous aftershocks occurred, of which the most important were recorded between 19 April and 8 May. Twelve people died and 60 were left injured. Among other effects, the earthquake caused rockfalls in Sierra Elvira and landslides along the Beiro River.