Tunisia
Tunisia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Tunisia on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event12 km²4 h ago132 km WSW of El Borma, Tunisia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
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
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Today
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Tomorrow
Very high
Day after
Very high
Forecast for the area around: Gafsa. 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: Tunisia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Tunisia
- 4 h agoWildfire near El Borma, Tunisia – active12 km² · 132 km WSW of El Borma, Tunisia
- 5 h agoWildfire near Zarzis, Tunisia – active8.8 km² · 96 km ENE of Zarzis, Tunisia
- 16 h agoWildfire near Douz, Tunisia – active8.5 km² · 45 km WSW of Douz, Tunisia
- 16 h agoWildfire near El Borma, Tunisia – active17 km² · 124 km SW of El Borma, Tunisia
- 17 h agoWildfire near El Borma, Tunisia – active8.7 km² · 148 km SW of El Borma, Tunisia
- 17 h agoWildfire near Sidi Husayn, Tunisia – active3.5 km² · 20 km WSW of Sidi Husayn, Tunisia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Tunisia
Tunisia has recorded 111 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.2 in 2002.
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 73 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
111 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 12 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | near Tabursuq, Tunisia | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 27 km NW of Kairouan, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 7 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 90 km ENE of El Mgarsa, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 67 km W of Ar Rudayyif, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 68 km NNW of Gabes, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 27 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 54 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | 16.7 km | |
| 5.1 | 53 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 27 km WNW of Jendouba, Tunisia | 22.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 17 km SW of Ar Rudayyif, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 35 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 58 km E of Mahdia, Tunisia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2025 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2024 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2023 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2018 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2013 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2008 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2007 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2006 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2005 | 13 | M5.1 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2003 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2002 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 2001 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1999 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1998 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1997 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1995 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1994 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1993 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1992 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1990 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 1989 | 8 | M5.1 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1986 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1979 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1977 | 3 | M5.1 |
Wildfires
5 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 73 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 132 km WSW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 96 km ENE of Zarzis, Tunisia | Active | |
| 8.5 km² | 45 km WSW of Douz, Tunisia | Active | |
| 17 km² | 124 km SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 148 km SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 20 km WSW of Sidi Husayn, Tunisia | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 6 km W of Chenini Nahal, Tunisia | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 29 km SSE of Tunis, Tunisia | Active | |
| 73 km² | 21 km SSE of Ghardimaou, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 22 km WNW of Kairouan, Tunisia | Inactive |
Show all (13)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 km² | 77 km SE of Sfax, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 79 km SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 7 km E of Robaa Ouled Yahia, Tunisia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 km² | 21 km SSE of Ghardimaou, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 79 km SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 7 km E of Robaa Ouled Yahia, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 124 km SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active | |
| 12 km² | 132 km WSW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 4 | 73 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 22 km² |
Regions
Places
- Tunis
- Sfax
- Sousse
- Sukrah
- Kairouan
- Bizerte
- Sidi Husayn
- Sakiet ed Daier
- El Mourouj
- Aryanah
- Gabes
- Hammamet
- Sakiet ez Zit
- Gafsa
- Rawad
- Monastir
- La Marsa
- Msaken
- Houmt Souk
- Ben Arous
- Le Kram
- Kasserine
- Ettadhamen
- Douar Hicher
- Feriana
- Rades
- Le Bardo
- Nabeul
- La Mohammedia
- Oued Lill
- Korba
- Skanes
- Kelaa Kebira
- Kelibia
- Moknine
- Beja
- Douane
- Menzel Bourguiba
- Mnihla
- Ksar Hellal
- Djemmal
- El Kef
- Mahdia
- Jendouba
- Sidi Bouzid
- El Hamma
- La Goulette
- Fouchana
- Soliman
- Jedeida
- Zouila
- Kalaa Srira
- Hammam-Lif
- El Ain
- Hammam Sousse
- Dar Chabanne
- Teboulba
- Gremda
- Boumhel El Bassatine
- Metlaoui
- Menzel Temime
- Ksour Essaf
- Tozeur
- Ez Zahra
- Douz
- El Ksar
- La Sebala du Mornag
- Sidi Abid
- Mateur
- Manouba
- Borj Cedria
- Rass el Djebel
- Siliana
- Dahmani
- Tebourba
- Rhennouch
- Grombalia
- Akouda
- Ar Rudayyif
- Den Den