Suez Governorate
Suez Governorate: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Suez Governorate (Egypt) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event11 km²13 h ago39 km SW of Suez, Egypt
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
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 Suez Governorate
- 13 h agoWildfire near Suez, Egypt – active11 km² · 39 km SW of Suez, Egypt
- 13 h agoWildfire near Suez, Egypt – active4.3 km² · 8 km SW of Suez, Egypt
- 14 h agoWildfire near Suez, Egypt – active5.3 km² · 42 km WSW of Suez, Egypt
- 38 h agoWildfire near Suez, Egypt – active11 km² · 37 km SSW of Suez, Egypt
- 38 h agoWildfire near Suez, Egypt – active9.4 km² · 45 km SSW of Suez, Egypt
- 5.0105 days agoM5.0 earthquake near Suez, Egypt42 km NNE of Suez, Egypt
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Suez Governorate
Suez Governorate has recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M5.0 in 2026.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 11 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
9 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 42 km NNE of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 42 km NNE of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 47 km WNW of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 49 km S of Suez, Egypt | 31.3 km | |
| 4.1 | 16 km SW of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 60 km SSW of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 72 km S of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 28 km N of Suez, Egypt | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2023 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1995 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 11 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 39 km SW of Suez, Egypt | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 8 km SW of Suez, Egypt | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 42 km WSW of Suez, Egypt | Active | |
| 11 km² | 37 km SSW of Suez, Egypt | Active | |
| 9.4 km² | 45 km SSW of Suez, Egypt | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 37 km SSW of Suez, Egypt | Active | |
| 11 km² | 39 km SW of Suez, Egypt | Active |