Rourkela
Rourkela: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Rourkela just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Rourkela, India.
Live map – Rourkela
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Rourkela
- 15 h agoWildfire near Raurkela Industrial Township, India – active34 km² · near Raurkela Industrial Township, India
- 26 h agoWildfire near Koira, India – active5.8 km² · near Koira, India
- 27 h agoWildfire near Joda, India – active3.7 km² · 6 km NE of Joda, India
- 27 h agoWildfire near Rajgangpur, India – active5.3 km² · near Rajgangpur, India
- 27 h agoWildfire near Jhinkpani, India – active4.0 km² · near Jhinkpani, India
- 2 days agoWildfire near Raurkela Industrial Township, India4.9 km² · 53 km ESE of Raurkela Industrial Township, India
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Rourkela
Rourkela has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1995. The strongest was M4.8 in 2001.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 34 km².
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Earthquakes
3 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1995 within 100 km. The strongest was M4.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 15 km NW of Sundergarh, 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 |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2001 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1995 | 2 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 34 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 km² | near Raurkela Industrial Township, India | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | near Koira, India | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 6 km NE of Joda, India | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | near Rajgangpur, India | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | near Jhinkpani, India | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 53 km ESE of Raurkela Industrial Township, India | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | near Rajgangpur, India | Inactive | |
| 5.8 km² | 53 km ESE of Raurkela Industrial Township, India | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 11 km W of Rourkela, India | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | near Barajamda, India | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 km² | 39 km SSE of Barbil, India | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 km² | near Raurkela Industrial Township, India | Active | |
| 12 km² | 11 km W of Rourkela, India | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Raurkela Industrial Township 3 km
- Birmitrapur 22 km
- Rajgangpur 29 km
- Barbil 55 km
- Bada Barabil 55 km
- Simdega 57 km
- Joda 62 km
- Deogarh 78 km