Oman
Oman: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Oman on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event63 km²3 h ago5 km SE of Liwa, Oman
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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)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
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.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Salalah. 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: Oman. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Liwa, Oman – active63 km² · 5 km SE of Liwa, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near 'Ibri, Oman – active13 km² · 72 km WSW of 'Ibri, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Adam, Oman – active9.0 km² · 144 km SW of Adam, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Adam, Oman – active7.8 km² · 68 km SW of Adam, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Adam, Oman – active7.5 km² · 55 km W of Adam, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Adam, Oman – active8.0 km² · 85 km W of Adam, Oman
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Oman
Oman has recorded 73 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.4 in 2016.
Satellites have detected 13 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 63 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
73 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.4.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 242 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 230 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 242 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 249 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 241 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 292 km SE of Sur, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 284 km ESE of Sur, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 53 km NW of Khasab, Oman | 14.3 km | |
| 5.1 | 294 km SE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 255 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 276 km ESE of Sur, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 298 km SE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 280 km ESE of Sur, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 250 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 28 km ENE of Sur, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 283 km ESE of Sur, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 255 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 153 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 135 km E of Sur, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 262 km SE of Masirah, Oman | 14.7 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2025 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2021 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2018 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2017 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2016 | 1 | M5.4 |
| 2015 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2014 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2013 | 7 | M4.8 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2003 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2002 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1999 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1998 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1996 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1985 | 2 | M5.4 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1977 | 1 | M5.1 |
Wildfires
13 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 63 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 km² | 5 km SE of Liwa, Oman | Active | |
| 13 km² | 72 km WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 144 km SW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 7.8 km² | 68 km SW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 55 km W of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | 85 km W of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 12 km² | 59 km NW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 36 km² | 100 km S of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 11 km² | 106 km SW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 32 km² | 113 km WNW of An Najdah, Oman | Active |
Show all (36)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 122 km NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 12 km² | 108 km W of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 100 km WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 78 km S of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 123 km WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 171 km NNW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 67 km SSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 9.8 km² | 129 km SSW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 12 km² | 71 km SSE of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | 108 km WNW of An Najdah, Oman | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 69 km NNE of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 12 km WSW of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 119 km WNW of An Najdah, Oman | Active | |
| 9.9 km² | 87 km SW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 16 km SW of Bawshar, Oman | Active | |
| 15 km² | 14 km NW of Sur, Oman | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 9 km S of Liwa, Oman | Active | |
| 6.9 km² | 29 km NW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 10 km² | 135 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 140 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active | |
| 13 km² | 161 km SSW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 20 km² | 128 km NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 151 km SSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 106 km SSW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 103 km W of Adam, Oman | Inactive | |
| 8.2 km² | 80 km WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 km² | 5 km SE of Liwa, Oman | Active | |
| 36 km² | 100 km S of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 32 km² | 113 km WNW of An Najdah, Oman | Active | |
| 20 km² | 128 km NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 18 km² | 122 km NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 15 km² | 14 km NW of Sur, Oman | Active | |
| 13 km² | 72 km WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 13 km² | 161 km SSW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 12 km² | 59 km NW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 12 km² | 71 km SSE of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 12 km² | 108 km W of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 11 km² | 106 km SW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 10 km² | 135 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 10 | 63 km² |
| 2025 | 3 | 20 km² |