Genk
Genk: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Genk just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Genk, Belgium.
Live map – Genk
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 Genk
- 17 h agoWildfire near Rheinhausen, Germany – active16 km² · near Rheinhausen, Germany
- 40 h agoWildfire near Antwerp, Belgium – active14 km² · 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium
- 90 days agoWildfire near Verviers, Belgium30 km² · 18 km ESE of Verviers, Belgium
- 93 days agoWildfire near Jalhay, Belgium26 km² · 8 km ESE of Jalhay, Belgium
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Genk
Genk has recorded 126 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.2 in 1992.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 30 km².
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Earthquakes
126 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 6 km N of Maaseik, Belgium | 21.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 6 km E of Waremme, Belgium | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | near Herzogenrath, Germany | 17.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 8 km NNW of Maasmechelen, Belgium | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2011 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2008 | 10 | M3.8 |
| 2007 | 5 | M3.7 |
| 2006 | 5 | M3.3 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2003 | 5 | M3.4 |
| 2002 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 2001 | 13 | M4.8 |
| 2000 | 6 | M3.4 |
| 1999 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1998 | 2 | M3.1 |
| 1997 | 3 | M3.4 |
| 1996 | 4 | M3.9 |
| 1995 | 7 | M3.4 |
| 1994 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1993 | 4 | M3.8 |
| 1992 | 16 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 2 | M3.2 |
| 1990 | 5 | M3.6 |
| 1989 | 3 | M3.6 |
| 1988 | 4 | M3.9 |
| 1985 | 3 | M3.5 |
| 1984 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1983 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 1982 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1978 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1977 | 1 | M3.5 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 30 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | near Rheinhausen, Germany | Active | |
| 14 km² | 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium | Active | |
| 30 km² | 18 km ESE of Verviers, Belgium | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 8 km ESE of Jalhay, Belgium | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 km² | 18 km ESE of Verviers, Belgium | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 8 km ESE of Jalhay, Belgium | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | near Rheinhausen, Germany | Active | |
| 14 km² | 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium | Active |
Nearby places
- Bilzen 10 km
- Houthalen 12 km
- Hasselt 12 km
- Lanaken 13 km
- Helchteren 13 km
- Maasmechelen 14 km
- Heusden 17 km
- Maastricht 18 km