Slovakia
Slovakia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Slovakia on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Slovakia
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Bratislava. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Košice
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Košice
Forecast for the area around: Slovakia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Slovakia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Slovakia
Slovakia has recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M5.0 in 2023.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 32 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
15 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 16 km SE of Stropkov, Slovakia | 6.5 km | |
| 4.3 | 22 km NE of Michalovce, Slovakia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 6 km NE of Banska Bystrica, Slovakia | 16.1 km | |
| 4.3 | 21 km E of Trencin, Slovakia | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 12 km W of Dunajska Streda, Slovakia | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 20 km SSW of Petrzalka, Slovakia | 19.2 km | |
| 3.6 | 17 km NE of Trnava, Slovakia | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 16 km ENE of Levice, Slovakia | 7.5 km | |
| 3.4 | 11 km ENE of Levice, Slovakia | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 8 km E of Trencin, Slovakia | 5.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 7 km N of Krupina, Slovakia | 5.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 10 km E of Banska Bystrica, Slovakia | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 17 km NE of Trnava, Slovakia | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 19 km N of Trnava, Slovakia | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 11 km NNW of Komarno, Slovakia | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2023 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2006 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2003 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1999 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1989 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.1 |
Wildfires
1 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 32 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 km² | 13 km SSW of Košice, Slovakia | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | near Rohoznik, Slovakia | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 km² | 13 km SSW of Košice, Slovakia | Active |
Places
- Bratislava
- Košice
- Petrzalka
- Nitra
- Presov
- Zilina
- Banska Bystrica
- Trnava
- Trencin
- Martin
- Poprad
- Stare Mesto
- Prievidza
- Zvolen
- Povazska Bystrica
- Nove Zamky
- Michalovce
- Karlova Ves
- Dubravka
- Spisska Nova Ves
- Komarno
- Komarno
- Levice
- Humenne
- Bardejov
- Liptovsky Mikulas
- Dlhe diely
- Piestany
- Ruzomberok
- Lucenec
- Pezinok
- Topolcany
- Podunajske Biskupice
- Trebisov
- Dunajska Streda
- Cadca
- Snina
- Dubnica nad Vahom
- Rimavska Sobota
- Partizanske
- Vrakuna
- Vranov nad Toplou
- Sala
- Senec