Dilbeek
Dilbeek: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Dilbeek just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Dilbeek, Belgium.
Live map – Dilbeek
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Dilbeek
- 21 h agoWildfire near Mons, Belgium – active7.3 km² · near Mons, Belgium
- 21 h agoWildfire near Gent, Belgium – active17 km² · 15 km NNE of Gent, Belgium
- 44 h agoWildfire near Antwerp, Belgium – active14 km² · 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium
- 3 days agoWildfire near Valenciennes, France6.4 km² · near Valenciennes, France
- 3 days agoWildfire near Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, France4.5 km² · near Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, France
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Dilbeek
Dilbeek has recorded 31 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.5 in 1976.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 17 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Did you feel an earthquake in Dilbeek?
No reports yet.
Earthquakes
31 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 8 km S of Mons, Belgium | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 6 km E of Waremme, Belgium | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 8 km NNW of Maasmechelen, Belgium | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2008 | 3 | M3.8 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2001 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1995 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1994 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1992 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1990 | 3 | M3.6 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1987 | 3 | M3.3 |
| 1985 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1984 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1983 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 1982 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1976 | 1 | M5.5 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 17 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 km² | near Mons, Belgium | Active | |
| 17 km² | 15 km NNE of Gent, Belgium | Active | |
| 14 km² | 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium | Active | |
| 6.4 km² | near Valenciennes, France | Inactive | |
| 4.5 km² | near Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, France | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | 15 km NNE of Gent, Belgium | Active | |
| 14 km² | 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium | Active |
Nearby places
- Berchem-Sainte-Agathe 3 km
- Molenbeek-Saint-Jean 4 km
- Anderlecht 4 km
- Ganshoren 5 km
- Koekelberg 5 km
- Forest 6 km
- Jette 6 km
- Brussels 6 km
- Saint-Gilles 6 km
- Uccle 8 km
- Ixelles 8 km
- Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 8 km
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode 8 km
- Asse 8 km
- Schaerbeek 9 km
- Etterbeek 9 km
- Beersel 10 km
- Evere 10 km