Odisha
Odisha: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Odisha (India) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event49 km²3 h ago28 km NNW of Belpahar, India
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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 Odisha
- 3 h agoWildfire near Belpahar, India – active49 km² · 28 km NNW of Belpahar, India
- 3 h agoWildfire near Talcher, India – active17 km² · 25 km NW of Talcher, India
- 3 h agoWildfire near Jharsuguda, India – active53 km² · 20 km SW of Jharsuguda, India
- 4 h agoWildfire near Angul, India – active33 km² · 12 km WNW of Angul, India
- 4 h agoWildfire near Dhenkanal, India – active40 km² · 38 km WNW of Dhenkanal, India
- 4 h agoWildfire near Byasanagar, India – active21 km² · 12 km W of Byasanagar, India
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Odisha
Odisha has recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M6.0 in 2014.
Satellites have detected 45 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 61 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M6.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 277 km SE of Konarka, India | 47.2 km | |
| 5.5 | 205 km SE of Konarka, India | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 150 km SSE of Puri, India | 24.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 225 km ESE of Paradip Garh, India | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 15 km NW of Sundergarh, India | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 234 km SE of Konarka, India | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 16 km SSE of Koira, India | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 69 km SSW of Rourkela, India | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 232 km SE of Arjyapalli Marine, India | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km N of Dera Colliery Township, India | 33.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 17 km WNW of Talcher, India | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2021 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2014 | 1 | M6.0 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1995 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1985 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 1982 | 1 | M5.5 |
Wildfires
45 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 61 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 km² | 28 km NNW of Belpahar, India | Active | |
| 17 km² | 25 km NW of Talcher, India | Active | |
| 53 km² | 20 km SW of Jharsuguda, India | Active | |
| 33 km² | 12 km WNW of Angul, India | Active | |
| 40 km² | 38 km WNW of Dhenkanal, India | Active | |
| 21 km² | 12 km W of Byasanagar, India | Active | |
| 61 km² | near Dera Colliery Township, India | Active | |
| 21 km² | 8 km W of Byasanagar, India | Active | |
| 34 km² | near Raurkela Industrial Township, India | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | near Koira, India | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 km² | near Dera Colliery Township, India | Active | |
| 53 km² | 20 km SW of Jharsuguda, India | Active | |
| 49 km² | 28 km NNW of Belpahar, India | Active | |
| 40 km² | 38 km WNW of Dhenkanal, India | Active | |
| 36 km² | 10 km S of Jharsuguda, India | Active | |
| 34 km² | near Raurkela Industrial Township, India | Active | |
| 33 km² | 12 km WNW of Angul, India | Active | |
| 31 km² | 24 km NNE of Tikarapara, India | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 26 km SSW of Athmallik, India | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 30 km SSE of Rampur, India | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 19 km NE of Jaleshwar, India | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 78 km ESE of Nowrangapur, India | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 25 km NNE of Sambalpur, India | Active | |
| 26 km² | 41 km WSW of Kharhial, India | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 29 km NNW of Anandpur, India | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 43 | 61 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 30 km² |
Places
- Cuttack
- Rourkela
- Raurkela Industrial Township
- Sambalpur
- Baripada
- Bargarh
- Barpali
- Phulbani
- Kantabanji
- Belpahar
- Sundergarh
- Bhawanipatna
- Talcher
- Jharsuguda
- Deogarh
- Angul
- Brajarajnagar
- Baud
- Balangir
- Titlagarh
- Patnagarh
- Malakanagiri
- Hirakud
- Burla
- Dhenkanal
- Bhanjanagar
- Sonepur
- Keonjhargarh
- Bhuban
- Rayagada
- Gunupur
- Rajgangpur
- Choudwar
- Karanjia
- Byasanagar
- Nowrangapur
- Rairangpur
- Khordha
- Jaleshwar
- Soro
- Remuna
- Bhubaneswar
- Balasore
- Polasara
- Jatani
- Jajpur
- Bhadrak
- Basudebpur
- Bada Barabil
- Anandpur
- Barbil
- Joda
- Koraput
- Jeypore
- Asika
- Sunabeda
- Dhamanagar
- Patamundai
- Paralakhemundi
- Paradip Garh
- Kendraparha
- Jagatsinghapur
- Hinjilicut
- Birmitrapur
- Puri
- Brahmapur