Ireland
Ireland: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Ireland on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Ireland
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Dublin. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Cork
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Tralee
Forecast for the area around: Ireland. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Ireland
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ireland
Ireland has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2005. The strongest was M4.0 in 2012.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 3,497 acres.
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
2 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2005. The strongest was M4.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 68 mi WNW of Castlebar, Ireland | 1.9 mi | |
| 3.2 | 17 mi E of Wicklow, Ireland | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2012 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.2 |
Wildfires
1 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 3,497 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 815 acres | 13 mi NW of Cavan, Ireland | Inactive | |
| 3,497 acres | 7 mi NE of Cluain Meala, Ireland | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,497 acres | 7 mi NE of Cluain Meala, Ireland | Inactive |