Tigray
Tigray: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Tigray (Ethiopia) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event22 km²4 h ago67 km SW of Inda Silase, Ethiopia
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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.
Recent events in Tigray
- 4 h agoWildfire near Inda Silase, Ethiopia – active22 km² · 67 km SW of Inda Silase, Ethiopia
- 16 h agoWildfire near Inda Silase, Ethiopia – active9.2 km² · 65 km SW of Inda Silase, Ethiopia
- 28 h agoWildfire near Abala, Ethiopia – active3.3 km² · 23 km ENE of Abala, Ethiopia
- 28 h agoWildfire near May Cadera, Ethiopia – active3.1 km² · 21 km SE of May Cadera, Ethiopia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Abala, Ethiopia9.4 km² · 33 km ENE of Abala, Ethiopia
- 21 days agoWildfire near Abala, Ethiopia10 km² · 19 km E of Abala, Ethiopia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Tigray
Tigray has recorded 91 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.7 in 2002.
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 22 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
91 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 104 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 32 km E of Wik'ro, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km E of Wik'ro, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km E of Wik'ro, Ethiopia | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 41 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 30 km E of Wik'ro, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 62 km NE of Idaga Hamus, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 59 km ESE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 33.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 65 km ENE of Idaga Hamus, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 55 km ESE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 33.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 36 km E of Wik'ro, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 90 km NNE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 59 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 64 km NE of Idaga Hamus, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 25 km SE of Alamata, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 74 km ENE of Idaga Hamus, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 64 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 52.2 km | |
| 4.9 | 56 km NE of Idaga Hamus, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2025 | 23 | M5.6 |
| 2023 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2022 | 6 | M5.5 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2018 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2005 | 12 | M4.6 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2002 | 8 | M5.7 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1993 | 12 | M5.3 |
| 1990 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1989 | 5 | M5.5 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 22 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 km² | 67 km SW of Inda Silase, Ethiopia | Active | |
| 9.2 km² | 65 km SW of Inda Silase, Ethiopia | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 23 km ENE of Abala, Ethiopia | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 21 km SE of May Cadera, Ethiopia | Active | |
| 9.4 km² | 33 km ENE of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 19 km E of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 20 km NE of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 10 km N of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 35 km NW of Sheraro, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 15 km NW of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 km² | 67 km SW of Inda Silase, Ethiopia | Active | |
| 19 km² | 10 km N of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 35 km NW of Sheraro, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 15 km NW of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 19 km E of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 20 km NE of Abala, Ethiopia | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 22 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 km² |