Madrid
Madrid: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Madrid (Spain) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event7.7 km²3 days ago9 km SSE of Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain
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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 Madrid
- 3 days agoWildfire near Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain7.7 km² · 9 km SSE of Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain
- 107 days agoWildfire near San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Spain7.3 km² · near San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Spain
- 111 days agoWildfire near Pelayos de la Presa, Spain17 km² · 7 km N of Pelayos de la Presa, Spain
- 115 days agoWildfire near Villa del Prado, Spain3.5 km² · near Villa del Prado, Spain
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Madrid
Madrid has recorded 13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M4.1 in 2008.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 17 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M4.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 38 km SSE of Aranjuez, Spain | 5.2 km | |
| 3.8 | 37 km SSE of Aranjuez, Spain | 0.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 39 km SSE of Aranjuez, Spain | 4.7 km | |
| 3.4 | near Alcorcon, Spain | 0.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 11 km NW of Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 14 km NE of Aranjuez, Spain | 5.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 33 km NNW of San Sebastian de los Reyes, Spain | 8.4 km | |
| 3.2 | 37 km SSE of Aranjuez, Spain | 7.8 km | |
| 3.2 | 38 km SSE of Aranjuez, Spain | 10.3 km | |
| 3.2 | 34 km E of Aranjuez, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 39 km SSE of Aranjuez, Spain | 6.8 km | |
| 3.0 | 37 km SSE of Aranjuez, Spain | 0.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 34 km SE of Arganda, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 2.9 | 37 km SSE of Aranjuez, Spain | 0.0 km | |
| 2.9 | 15 km WNW of Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2013 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2008 | 6 | M4.1 |
| 2006 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1995 | 2 | M3.3 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1988 | 1 | M3.2 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 17 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.7 km² | 9 km SSE of Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain | Inactive | |
| 7.3 km² | near San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Spain | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 7 km N of Pelayos de la Presa, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | near Villa del Prado, Spain | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | 7 km N of Pelayos de la Presa, Spain | Inactive | |
| 7.7 km² | 9 km SSE of Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain | Inactive | |
| 7.3 km² | near San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | near Villa del Prado, Spain | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 17 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 7.7 km² |
Places
- Madrid
- Latina
- Carabanchel
- Puente de Vallecas
- Fuencarral
- Ciudad Lineal
- Fuencarral-El Pardo
- Mostoles
- Alcala de Henares
- Fuenlabrada
- Leganes
- Getafe
- Alcorcon
- Hortaleza
- San Blas-Canillejas
- Tetuan de las Victorias
- Madrid City Center
- Arganzuela
- Salamanca
- Chamberi
- Usera
- Chamartin
- Villaverde
- Retiro
- Torrejon de Ardoz
- Moncloa-Aravaca
- Alcobendas
- Parla
- Moratalaz
- Las Rozas de Madrid
- Pozuelo de Alarcon
- Coslada
- San Sebastian de los Reyes
- Valdemoro
- Valdefuentes
- Rivas-Vaciamadrid
- Majadahonda
- Aluche
- Vicalvaro
- Villa de Vallecas
- Valverde
- Collado-Villalba
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Aranjuez
- Vallecas
- Boadilla del Monte
- Pinar del Rey
- Arganda
- Las Aguilas
- Ventas
- Buenavista
- Numancia
- Vista Alegre
- Embajadores
- Pilar
- San Diego
- Lavapies
- Pena Grande
- Colmenar Viejo
- Pinto
- Barajas de Madrid
- Puerta del Angel
- Palomeras Sureste
- Guindalera
- Tres Cantos
- Palomeras Bajas
- Casco Historico de Vallecas
- San Isidro
- Canillas
- San Fernando de Henares
- Los Rosales
- Puerta Bonita
- Lucero
- Acacias
- Prosperidad
- Mirasierra
- Casco Historico de Vicalvaro
- Entrevias
- Los Angeles
- Cuatro Caminos