Kuwait
Kuwait: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Kuwait on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Kuwait
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Al Ahmadi. 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: Kuwait. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Kuwait
- 13 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active2,609 acres · 21 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 13 h agoWildfire near Al Wafrah, Kuwait – active3,202 acres · 4 mi S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait
- 13 h agoWildfire near Al Fahahil, Kuwait – active17,651 acres · 6 mi SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait
- 13 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active3,887 acres · 26 mi W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 13 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active2,355 acres · 7 mi SW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 13 h agoWildfire near Al Wafrah, Kuwait – active1,661 acres · 13 mi SSW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kuwait
Kuwait has recorded 18 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M4.7 in 2020.
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 17,651 acres.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
18 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M4.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 27 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 26 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 30 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 37 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 39 mi W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 13 mi SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 48 mi NNW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 9.4 mi | |
| 4.4 | 41 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 41 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 33 mi W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 32 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 37 mi W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 9.3 mi | |
| 4.3 | 29 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.2 | 27 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.2 | 33 mi W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.9 mi | |
| 4.1 | 61 mi ESE of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 20.5 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1976 | 3 | M4.1 |
Wildfires
5 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 17,651 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,609 acres | 21 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 3,202 acres | 4 mi S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 17,651 acres | 6 mi SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait | Active | |
| 3,887 acres | 26 mi W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 2,355 acres | 7 mi SW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 1,661 acres | 13 mi SSW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 2,135 acres | 13 mi SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 2,049 acres | 29 mi SSE of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 3,941 acres | 14 mi SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,651 acres | 6 mi SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait | Active | |
| 3,941 acres | 14 mi SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 3,887 acres | 26 mi W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 3,202 acres | 4 mi S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 2,609 acres | 21 mi WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active |