Oman
Oman: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Oman on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event2,221 acres3 h ago90 mi SW of Adam, Oman
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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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.
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Forecast for the area around: Salalah. 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: Oman. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Adam, Oman – active2,221 acres · 90 mi SW of Adam, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Adam, Oman – active1,925 acres · 42 mi SW of Adam, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Adam, Oman – active1,841 acres · 34 mi W of Adam, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Adam, Oman – active1,937 acres · 53 mi W of Adam, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near Liwa, Oman – active15,580 acres · 3 mi SE of Liwa, Oman
- 3 h agoWildfire near 'Ibri, Oman – active3,291 acres · 45 mi WSW of 'Ibri, Oman
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Oman
Oman has recorded 73 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.4 in 2016.
Satellites have detected 13 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 15,535 acres.
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
73 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.4.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 150 mi SSE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 143 mi SSE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 150 mi SSE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 155 mi SSE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 150 mi SSE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 182 mi SE of Sur, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 176 mi ESE of Sur, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 33 mi NW of Khasab, Oman | 8.9 mi | |
| 5.1 | 183 mi SE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 158 mi SSE of Salalah, Oman | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.0 | 171 mi ESE of Sur, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 185 mi SE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 174 mi ESE of Sur, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 155 mi SSE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 17 mi ENE of Sur, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 176 mi ESE of Sur, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 158 mi SSE of Salalah, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 95 mi ENE of Thamarit, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 84 mi E of Sur, Oman | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 163 mi SE of Masirah, Oman | 9.1 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2025 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2021 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2018 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2017 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2016 | 1 | M5.4 |
| 2015 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2014 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2013 | 7 | M4.8 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2003 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2002 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1999 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1998 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1996 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1985 | 2 | M5.4 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1977 | 1 | M5.1 |
Wildfires
13 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 15,535 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,221 acres | 90 mi SW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 1,925 acres | 42 mi SW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 1,841 acres | 34 mi W of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 1,937 acres | 53 mi W of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 15,580 acres | 3 mi SE of Liwa, Oman | Active | |
| 3,291 acres | 45 mi WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 2,901 acres | 67 mi W of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 1,656 acres | 62 mi WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 2,659 acres | 66 mi SW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 7,930 acres | 70 mi WNW of An Najdah, Oman | Active |
Show all (36)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,403 acres | 76 mi NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 1,025 acres | 48 mi S of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 2,170 acres | 76 mi WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 2,382 acres | 106 mi NNW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 2,155 acres | 42 mi SSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 2,429 acres | 80 mi SSW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 2,965 acres | 44 mi SSE of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 3,015 acres | 36 mi NW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 9,002 acres | 62 mi S of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 1,979 acres | 67 mi WNW of An Najdah, Oman | Active | |
| 880 acres | 43 mi NNE of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 892 acres | 7 mi WSW of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 1,623 acres | 74 mi WNW of An Najdah, Oman | Active | |
| 2,436 acres | 54 mi SW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 1,337 acres | 10 mi SW of Bawshar, Oman | Active | |
| 3,694 acres | 9 mi NW of Sur, Oman | Active | |
| 1,913 acres | 5 mi S of Liwa, Oman | Active | |
| 1,695 acres | 18 mi NW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 2,572 acres | 84 mi ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active | |
| 1,127 acres | 87 mi ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active | |
| 3,235 acres | 100 mi SSW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 4,964 acres | 79 mi NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 1,169 acres | 94 mi SSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 1,623 acres | 66 mi SSW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 1,527 acres | 64 mi W of Adam, Oman | Inactive | |
| 2,021 acres | 50 mi WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,580 acres | 3 mi SE of Liwa, Oman | Active | |
| 9,002 acres | 62 mi S of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 7,930 acres | 70 mi WNW of An Najdah, Oman | Active | |
| 4,964 acres | 79 mi NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 4,403 acres | 76 mi NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 3,694 acres | 9 mi NW of Sur, Oman | Active | |
| 3,291 acres | 45 mi WSW of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 3,235 acres | 100 mi SSW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 3,015 acres | 36 mi NW of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 2,965 acres | 44 mi SSE of Hayma', Oman | Active | |
| 2,901 acres | 67 mi W of 'Ibri, Oman | Active | |
| 2,659 acres | 66 mi SW of Adam, Oman | Active | |
| 2,572 acres | 84 mi ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 10 | 15,580 acres |
| 2025 | 3 | 4,964 acres |