Kuwait
Kuwait: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Kuwait on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Kuwait
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Al Ahmadi. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Kuwait. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Kuwait
- 4 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active11 km² · 34 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 4 h agoWildfire near Al Wafrah, Kuwait – active13 km² · 7 km S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait
- 4 h agoWildfire near Al Fahahil, Kuwait – active72 km² · 10 km SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait
- 4 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active16 km² · 41 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 4 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active9.5 km² · 12 km SW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 4 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active16 km² · 22 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kuwait
Kuwait has recorded 18 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M4.7 in 2020.
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 71 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
18 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M4.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 43 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 42 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 49 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 59 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 77 km NNW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 15.1 km | |
| 4.4 | 66 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 66 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 54 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 51 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 60 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 15.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 43 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 52 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 17.6 km | |
| 4.1 | 98 km ESE of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1976 | 3 | M4.1 |
Wildfires
5 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 71 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 34 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 13 km² | 7 km S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 72 km² | 10 km SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait | Active | |
| 16 km² | 41 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 12 km SW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 16 km² | 22 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 21 km SSW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 8.6 km² | 21 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 46 km SSE of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 km² | 10 km SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait | Active | |
| 16 km² | 22 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 16 km² | 41 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 13 km² | 7 km S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 11 km² | 34 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active |