Duhok Governorate
Duhok Governorate: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Duhok Governorate (Iraq) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Duhok Governorate
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Duhok Governorate
- 6 h agoWildfire near Zaxo, Iraq – active41 km² · 55 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq
- 17 h agoWildfire near Zaxo, Iraq – active9.4 km² · 14 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq
- 17 h agoWildfire near Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq – active17 km² · 27 km SW of Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq
- 17 h agoWildfire near Zaxo, Iraq – active10 km² · 57 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq
- 30 h agoWildfire near Zaxo, Iraq – active13 km² · 11 km W of Zaxo, Iraq
- 31 h agoWildfire near Zaxo, Iraq – active8.1 km² · 18 km S of Zaxo, Iraq
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Duhok Governorate
Duhok Governorate has recorded 20 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M5.0 in 2012.
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 41 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
20 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 39 km NE of Zaxo, Iraq | 17.5 km | |
| 4.8 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 13 km NNW of Sumayl, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 8 km WNW of Zaxo, Iraq | 16.9 km | |
| 4.6 | 12 km NNE of Sheladiz, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km S of Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq | 9.1 km | |
| 4.5 | 15 km S of Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq | 40.2 km | |
| 4.3 | 16 km WNW of Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 29 km WSW of Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | near Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq | 9.3 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km W of Zaxo, Iraq | 23.2 km | |
| 4.2 | 14 km NNE of Sheladiz, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 56 km SW of Zaxo, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km SE of Sheladiz, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 50 km NE of Dihok, Iraq | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2023 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2012 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2005 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2002 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1999 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1991 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.1 |
Wildfires
5 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 41 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 km² | 55 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | Active | |
| 9.4 km² | 14 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | Active | |
| 17 km² | 27 km SW of Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq | Active | |
| 10 km² | 57 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 11 km W of Zaxo, Iraq | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | 18 km S of Zaxo, Iraq | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 41 km SW of Zaxo, Iraq | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 7 km W of Sumayl, Iraq | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 km² | 55 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | Active | |
| 17 km² | 27 km SW of Dereluk Devera Niheliya, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 11 km W of Zaxo, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 7 km W of Sumayl, Iraq | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 57 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | Active |