Temse
Temse: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Temse just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Temse, Belgium.
Live map – Temse
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 Temse
- 16 h agoWildfire near Mons, Belgium – active7.3 km² · near Mons, Belgium
- 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 Rotterdam, The Netherlands – active5.3 km² · 10 km WSW of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- 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 Temse
Temse has recorded 18 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.
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Earthquakes
18 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 |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2008 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1994 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1987 | 3 | M3.3 |
| 1985 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1984 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1983 | 4 | 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 | |
| 5.3 km² | 10 km WSW of Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Active | |
| 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
- Hamme 6 km
- Sint-Niklaas 6 km
- Beveren 10 km
- Hoboken 11 km
- Willebroek 13 km
- Wilrijk 13 km
- Dendermonde 14 km