Ostend
Ostend: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Ostend just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Ostend, Belgium.
Live map – Ostend
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 Ostend
- 15 h agoWildfire near Dunkirk, France – active45 km² · 6 km W of Dunkirk, France
- 16 h agoWildfire near Gent, Belgium – active17 km² · 15 km NNE of Gent, Belgium
- 39 h agoWildfire near Antwerp, Belgium – active14 km² · 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium
- 40 h agoWildfire near Calais, France – active3.5 km² · near Calais, France
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ostend
Ostend has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1990. The strongest was M4.1 in .
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 45 km².
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Earthquakes
7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1990 within 100 km. The strongest was M4.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2007 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1994 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.1 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 45 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 km² | 6 km W of Dunkirk, France | Active | |
| 17 km² | 15 km NNE of Gent, Belgium | Active | |
| 14 km² | 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | near Calais, France | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 km² | 6 km W of Dunkirk, France | Active | |
| 17 km² | 15 km NNE of Gent, Belgium | Active | |
| 14 km² | 7 km NW of Antwerp, Belgium | Active |