Eritrea
Eritrea: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Eritrea on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Eritrea
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Assab. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Asmara
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Asmara
Forecast for the area around: Eritrea. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Eritrea
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Eritrea
Eritrea has recorded 115 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.6 in 1977.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 11 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
115 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.6.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 21 km E of Af'abet, Eritrea | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | 112 km NNE of Dehalak' Kebir, Eritrea | 33.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 97 km NNE of Dehalak' Kebir, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 65 km E of Asmara, Eritrea | 7.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 70 km S of Edd, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 58 km S of Edd, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 45 km S of Edd, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 89 km NNE of Dehalak' Kebir, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 97 km NNE of Dehalak' Kebir, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 57 km S of Edd, Eritrea | 1.9 km | |
| 5.0 | 31 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 59 km ESE of Asmara, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 100 km N of Dehalak' Kebir, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 64 km NE of Asmara, Eritrea | 10.1 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km S of Edd, Eritrea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 98 km NNE of Dehalak' Kebir, Eritrea | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2025 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2024 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 2023 | 14 | M5.6 |
| 2022 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2019 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2013 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2011 | 38 | M5.6 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1993 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1988 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1980 | 8 | M5.7 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1978 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 1977 | 2 | M6.6 |
Wildfires
1 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 11 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 92 km NE of Himora, Eritrea | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 92 km NE of Himora, Eritrea | Inactive |