Basra Governorate
Basra Governorate: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Basra Governorate (Iraq) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event13 km²12 h ago52 km SW of Basra, Iraq
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Basra Governorate
- 12 h agoWildfire near Basra, Iraq – active13 km² · 52 km SW of Basra, Iraq
- 12 h agoWildfire near Basra, Iraq – active20 km² · 26 km S of Basra, Iraq
- 12 h agoWildfire near Basra, Iraq – active17 km² · 50 km SW of Basra, Iraq
- 12 h agoWildfire near Basra, Iraq – active19 km² · 48 km WSW of Basra, Iraq
- 12 h agoWildfire near Basra, Iraq – active4.8 km² · 47 km WSW of Basra, Iraq
- 12 h agoWildfire near Basra, Iraq – active11 km² · 19 km WSW of Basra, Iraq
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Basra Governorate
Basra Governorate has recorded 12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2008. The strongest was M4.8 in 2026.
Satellites have detected 28 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 45 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2008. The strongest was M4.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 55 km NNE of Basra, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 67 km NNE of Basra, Iraq | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 67 km NNE of Basra, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 14 km ENE of Al Qurnah, Iraq | 23.1 km | |
| 4.2 | 55 km NNE of Basra, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 88 km S of Basra, Iraq | 11.4 km | |
| 4.2 | 83 km S of Basra, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 29 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | 7.2 km | |
| 4.1 | 18 km SW of Umm Qasr, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 32 km SW of Umm Qasr, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 40 km E of Al Qurnah, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km N of Basra, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km ESE of Umm Qasr, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 89 km SE of Al Faw, Iraq | 24.5 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2024 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2008 | 1 | M3.9 |
Wildfires
28 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 45 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 52 km SW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 26 km S of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 17 km² | 50 km SW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 19 km² | 48 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 47 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 11 km² | 19 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 12 km² | 46 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 44 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 80 km SSW of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 11 km² | 44 km W of Basra, Iraq | Active |
Show all (40)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 km² | 44 km W of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 14 km² | 40 km S of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 48 km SSW of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 29 km NNW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 17 km² | 31 km S of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 22 km² | 42 km NNE of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 11 km² | 23 km SSE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 22 km² | 65 km NNE of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 10 km² | 16 km SSE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 11 km SE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 10 km² | 26 km E of Al Qurnah, Iraq | Active | |
| 18 km² | 35 km ENE of Al Qurnah, Iraq | Active | |
| 16 km² | 19 km ENE of Al Qurnah, Iraq | Active | |
| 28 km² | 7 km N of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 19 km² | 63 km NE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 10 km² | 71 km NE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 29 km² | 72 km S of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 18 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 13 km N of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 61 km ENE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | 5 km SW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 21 km² | 16 km W of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 16 km² | 21 km SW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 38 km W of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | 56 km NE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 16 km N of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 37 km ENE of Al Qurnah, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 43 km S of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 12 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 7.8 km² | 68 km NE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 km² | 44 km W of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 29 km² | 72 km S of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 28 km² | 7 km N of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 22 km² | 42 km NNE of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 22 km² | 65 km NNE of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 21 km² | 16 km W of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 26 km S of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 18 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 48 km SSW of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 19 km² | 63 km NE of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 19 km² | 48 km WSW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 18 km² | 35 km ENE of Al Qurnah, Iraq | Active | |
| 17 km² | 50 km SW of Basra, Iraq | Active | |
| 17 km² | 31 km S of Al Madinah, Iraq | Active | |
| 16 km² | 19 km ENE of Al Qurnah, Iraq | Active |