Oran Province
Oran Province: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Oran Province (Algeria) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Oran Province
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Oran Province
- 11 h agoWildfire near Oran, Algeria – active19 km² · 35 km ENE of Oran, Algeria
- 11 h agoWildfire near Oran, Algeria – active49 km² · 37 km ENE of Oran, Algeria
- 11 h agoWildfire near Oran, Algeria – active17 km² · 31 km ENE of Oran, Algeria
- 11 h agoWildfire near Oran, Algeria – active4.6 km² · 31 km WSW of Oran, Algeria
- 12 h agoWildfire near Oran, Algeria – active5.1 km² · 37 km ESE of Oran, Algeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Oran Province
Oran Province has recorded 123 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M5.9 in 1994.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 49 km².
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123 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M5.9.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 52 km ESE of Oran, Algeria | 9.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 21 km N of Oran, Algeria | 4.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 31 km WSW of Oran, Algeria | 22.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 96 km W of Oran, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 32 km NE of Oran, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 11 km SSE of Oran, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 47 km WSW of Oran, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 14 km N of Oran, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 56 km ESE of Oran, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 51 km ESE of Oran, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km WNW of Oran, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 8 km WNW of Oran, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 30 km NE of Oran, Algeria | 14.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 53 km E of Oran, Algeria | 17.3 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2022 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 39 | M5.5 |
| 2007 | 7 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 3 | M3.7 |
| 2005 | 13 | M4.3 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 2002 | 2 | M3.3 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2000 | 2 | M3.1 |
| 1999 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1998 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1996 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1995 | 7 | M3.6 |
| 1994 | 22 | M5.9 |
| 1992 | 3 | M4.0 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1989 | 3 | M3.5 |
| 1988 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.5 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 49 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 km² | 35 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 49 km² | 37 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 31 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 31 km WSW of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 37 km ESE of Oran, Algeria | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 km² | 37 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 19 km² | 35 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 16 km² | 31 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active |