Matruh Governorate
Matruh Governorate: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Matruh Governorate (Egypt) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event19 km²8 h ago66 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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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 Matruh Governorate
- 8 h agoWildfire near Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt – active19 km² · 66 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt
- 9 h agoWildfire near Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt – active7.0 km² · 64 km SSE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt
- 18 h agoWildfire near An-Najaylah, Egypt – active6.6 km² · 66 km S of An-Najaylah, Egypt
- 18 h agoWildfire near An-Najaylah, Egypt – active7.3 km² · 85 km SSW of An-Najaylah, Egypt
- 18 h agoWildfire near Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt – active7.1 km² · 60 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt
- 18 h agoWildfire near Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt – active8.8 km² · 110 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Matruh Governorate
Matruh Governorate has recorded 17 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1986. The strongest was M5.5 in 1998.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 19 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
17 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1986. 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 | 41 km E of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 117 km NNE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 188 km N of Sidi Barani, Egypt | 6.8 km | |
| 4.5 | 45 km S of El Dabaa, Egypt | 13.9 km | |
| 4.3 | 217 km NNE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 193 km NNE of Zawyat Umm ar Rakham, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 42 km SSW of An-Najaylah, Egypt | 11.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 98 km N of Sidi Barani, Egypt | 12.5 km | |
| 4.1 | 160 km N of Zawyat Umm ar Rakham, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 236 km NNE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 106 km NNE of Sidi Barani, Egypt | 33.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 94 km NNE of Sidi Barani, Egypt | 33.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 162 km NNE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | 33.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 213 km NNE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | 54.2 km | |
| 3.9 | 73 km N of Sidi Barani, Egypt | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2020 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1998 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 1992 | 3 | M4.0 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1987 | 4 | M4.3 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.5 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 19 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 km² | 66 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 64 km SSE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 66 km S of An-Najaylah, Egypt | Active | |
| 7.3 km² | 85 km SSW of An-Najaylah, Egypt | Active | |
| 7.1 km² | 60 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 110 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 139 km SSW of El Dabaa, Egypt | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 143 km SSW of El Alamein, Egypt | Active | |
| 10 km² | 61 km SSW of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 61 km S of An-Najaylah, Egypt | Active |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 km² | 76 km SSW of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 119 km SSW of An-Najaylah, Egypt | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 69 km SSW of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | 8 km ENE of Al Hammam, Egypt | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | 78 km WSW of El Dabaa, Egypt | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 55 km S of El Dabaa, Egypt | Active | |
| 16 km² | 108 km SSW of An-Najaylah, Egypt | Active | |
| 11 km² | 55 km SSE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 116 km SSW of El Alamein, Egypt | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 52 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 133 km SSW of El Dabaa, Egypt | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 km² | 66 km S of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 16 km² | 108 km SSW of An-Najaylah, Egypt | Active | |
| 11 km² | 55 km SSE of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active | |
| 10 km² | 61 km SSW of Marsá Maţrūḩ, Egypt | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 2 | 19 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 km² |