Hubei
Hubei: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Hubei (China) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event17 km²34 days ago75 km W of Wuhan, China
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Hubei
- 34 days agoWildfire near Wuhan, China17 km² · 75 km W of Wuhan, China
- 34 days agoWildfire near Zhongxiang, China15 km² · 13 km N of Zhongxiang, China
- 34 days agoWildfire near Jingling, China33 km² · 21 km SE of Jingling, China
- 38 days agoWildfire near Zhijiang, China12 km² · 24 km NE of Zhijiang, China
- 4.4199 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Xiulin, China27 km NE of Xiulin, China
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Hubei
Hubei has recorded 32 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.2 in 2005.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 33 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
32 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 27 km NE of Xiulin, China | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 22 km SE of Wuxue, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 50 km WNW of Yichang, China | 19.7 km | |
| 5.0 | 12 km W of Chengzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 75 km WNW of Yichang, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 57 km WNW of Yichang, China | 16.1 km | |
| 4.8 | 45 km W of Shiyan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km NW of Yichang, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 84 km ENE of Shiyan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 22 km SSE of Wuxue, China | 6.2 km | |
| 4.5 | 12 km E of Yangri, China | 10.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 82 km WNW of Yichang, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 94 km SW of Shiyan, China | 21.7 km | |
| 4.5 | 36 km SSW of Wuxue, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 56 km NW of Yichang, China | 30.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2025 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2019 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2014 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2008 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1993 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1979 | 1 | M5.0 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 33 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | 75 km W of Wuhan, China | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 13 km N of Zhongxiang, China | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 21 km SE of Jingling, China | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 24 km NE of Zhijiang, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 km² | 21 km SE of Jingling, China | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 75 km W of Wuhan, China | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 13 km N of Zhongxiang, China | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 24 km NE of Zhijiang, China | Inactive |
Places
- Wuhan
- Shiyan
- Yichang
- Xiangyang
- Wuchang
- Jingzhou
- Xiaogan
- Daye
- Huangshi
- E'zhou
- Jingmen
- Suizhou
- Xianning
- Zaoyang
- Zhongxiang
- Macheng
- Zhijiang
- Huanggang
- Enshi
- Chengzhong
- Laohekou
- Xiulin
- Xiantao
- Jingling
- Wuxue
- Ezhou
- Qianjiang
- Xindi
- Zhicheng
- Guangshui
- Puqi
- Huangzhou
- Lichuan
- Buhe
- Yezhou
- Huangmei
- Qingquan
- Caohe
- Longfeng
- Tuanbao
- Songbai
- Duobao
- Xinshi
- Yunmeng Chengguanzhen
- Hanchuan
- Fengkou
- Caidian
- Anlu