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 event3,025 acres6 h ago82 mi 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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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
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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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Tomorrow
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Day after
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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
- 6 h agoWildfire near El Borma, Tunisia – active3,025 acres · 82 mi WSW of El Borma, Tunisia
- 7 h agoWildfire near Zarzis, Tunisia – active2,165 acres · 60 mi ENE of Zarzis, Tunisia
- 18 h agoWildfire near Douz, Tunisia – active2,110 acres · 28 mi WSW of Douz, Tunisia
- 18 h agoWildfire near El Borma, Tunisia – active4,243 acres · 77 mi SW of El Borma, Tunisia
- 19 h agoWildfire near El Borma, Tunisia – active2,142 acres · 92 mi SW of El Borma, Tunisia
- 19 h agoWildfire near Sidi Husayn, Tunisia – active870 acres · 12 mi 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 18,135 acres.
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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 | 8 mi WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | near Tabursuq, Tunisia | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 17 mi NW of Kairouan, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 5 mi ESE of Degache, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 4 mi W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 12 mi SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 56 mi ENE of El Mgarsa, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 42 mi W of Ar Rudayyif, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 43 mi NNW of Gabes, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 17 mi SSE of Douane, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 33 mi ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | 10.4 mi | |
| 5.1 | 33 mi ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 17 mi WNW of Jendouba, Tunisia | 13.7 mi | |
| 5.0 | 11 mi SW of Ar Rudayyif, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 22 mi NE of Monastir, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 36 mi E of Mahdia, Tunisia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 6 mi SE of El Kef, Tunisia | 6.2 mi |
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 18,135 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,025 acres | 82 mi WSW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active | |
| 2,165 acres | 60 mi ENE of Zarzis, Tunisia | Active | |
| 2,110 acres | 28 mi WSW of Douz, Tunisia | Active | |
| 4,243 acres | 77 mi SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active | |
| 2,142 acres | 92 mi SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active | |
| 870 acres | 12 mi WSW of Sidi Husayn, Tunisia | Active | |
| 1,315 acres | 4 mi W of Chenini Nahal, Tunisia | Active | |
| 1,028 acres | 18 mi SSE of Tunis, Tunisia | Active | |
| 18,135 acres | 13 mi SSE of Ghardimaou, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 1,661 acres | 13 mi WNW of Kairouan, Tunisia | Inactive |
Show all (13)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 840 acres | 48 mi SE of Sfax, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 5,543 acres | 49 mi SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 4,673 acres | 4 mi E of Robaa Ouled Yahia, Tunisia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,135 acres | 13 mi SSE of Ghardimaou, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 5,543 acres | 49 mi SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 4,673 acres | 4 mi E of Robaa Ouled Yahia, Tunisia | Inactive | |
| 4,243 acres | 77 mi SW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active | |
| 3,025 acres | 82 mi WSW of El Borma, Tunisia | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 4 | 18,135 acres |
| 2025 | 1 | 5,543 acres |
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