Thailand
Thailand: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Thailand on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event1,690 acres13 h ago8 mi NNE of Bang Krathum, Thailand
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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.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Bangkok. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Hat Yai
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Hat Yai
Forecast for the area around: Thailand. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Thailand
- 13 h agoWildfire near Bang Krathum, Thailand – active1,690 acres · 8 mi NNE of Bang Krathum, Thailand
- 13 h agoWildfire near Nakhon Sawan, Thailand – active1,554 acres · 16 mi ENE of Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
- 13 h agoWildfire near Si Satchanalai, Thailand – active1,171 acres · 7 mi SSW of Si Satchanalai, Thailand
- 13 h agoWildfire near Ban Aranyik, Thailand – active986 acres · 14 mi N of Ban Aranyik, Thailand
- 14 h agoWildfire near Phichit, Thailand – active798 acres · 7 mi S of Phichit, Thailand
- 14 h agoWildfire near Bang Mun Nak, Thailand – active1,080 acres · 8 mi S of Bang Mun Nak, Thailand
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Thailand
Thailand has recorded 86 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M6.1 in 2014.
Satellites have detected 460 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 109,008 acres.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
86 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M6.1.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 50 mi N of Mae Hong Son, Thailand | 8.6 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 20 mi SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | 3.7 mi | |
| 5.9 | 36 mi NW of Nong Prue, Thailand | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.8 | 68 mi WNW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | 8.1 mi | |
| 5.8 | 72 mi WNW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | 6.7 mi | |
| 5.3 | 32 mi NW of Nong Prue, Thailand | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 24 mi ESE of Ban Mae Thalop, Thailand | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.2 | 34 mi NW of Nong Prue, Thailand | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.0 | 20 mi ESE of Ban Mae Thalop, Thailand | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 20 mi SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 27 mi E of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 72 mi WNW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | 14.9 mi | |
| 4.8 | 34 mi N of Chiang Mai, Thailand | 5.0 mi | |
| 4.7 | 24 mi E of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 6 mi ENE of Rong Kwang, Thailand | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 50 mi NE of Chiang Mai, Thailand | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2019 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2015 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 2014 | 21 | M6.1 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2012 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2008 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2006 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1995 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1994 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1990 | 4 | M4.3 |
| 1989 | 10 | M5.8 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1983 | 8 | M5.9 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.8 |
Wildfires
460 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 109,008 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,690 acres | 8 mi NNE of Bang Krathum, Thailand | Active | |
| 1,554 acres | 16 mi ENE of Nakhon Sawan, Thailand | Active | |
| 1,171 acres | 7 mi SSW of Si Satchanalai, Thailand | Active | |
| 986 acres | 14 mi N of Ban Aranyik, Thailand | Active | |
| 798 acres | 7 mi S of Phichit, Thailand | Active | |
| 1,080 acres | 8 mi S of Bang Mun Nak, Thailand | Active | |
| 1,080 acres | 17 mi N of Wang Sai Phun, Thailand | Active | |
| 939 acres | 5 mi S of Phichit, Thailand | Active | |
| 3,499 acres | 6 mi ENE of Kaeng Khoi, Thailand | Active | |
| 1,604 acres | 18 mi W of Chai Badan, Thailand | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109,008 acres | 39 mi E of Nan, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 48,200 acres | 35 mi ESE of Nan, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 39,683 acres | 51 mi NNW of Fang, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 38,983 acres | 55 mi NW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 28,274 acres | 31 mi WSW of Mae Hong Son, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 24,921 acres | 30 mi W of Fang, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 24,224 acres | 56 mi NW of Fang, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 23,364 acres | 38 mi WNW of Lat Yao, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 22,840 acres | 42 mi NW of Fang, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 22,558 acres | 19 mi N of Ban Mueang Pon, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 22,543 acres | 27 mi WNW of Mae Hong Son, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 20,695 acres | 20 mi SW of Mae Hong Son, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 20,594 acres | 13 mi S of Pai, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 19,981 acres | near Mae Hong Son, Thailand | Inactive | |
| 19,504 acres | 28 mi W of Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 457 | 109,008 acres |
| 2025 | 3 | 3,499 acres |