Erbil Governorate
Erbil Governorate: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Erbil Governorate (Iraq) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Erbil Governorate
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Erbil Governorate
- 12 h agoWildfire near Erbil, Iraq – active16 km² · 26 km WNW of Erbil, Iraq
- 13 h agoWildfire near Erbil, Iraq – active9.9 km² · 35 km WSW of Erbil, Iraq
- 13 h agoWildfire near Erbil, Iraq – active12 km² · 35 km WSW of Erbil, Iraq
- 25 h agoWildfire near Erbil, Iraq – active43 km² · 32 km SW of Erbil, Iraq
- 26 h agoWildfire near Erbil, Iraq – active9.1 km² · 47 km S of Erbil, Iraq
- 27 h agoWildfire near Erbil, Iraq – active3.8 km² · 59 km NNW of Erbil, Iraq
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Erbil Governorate
Erbil Governorate has recorded 12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.8 in 1980.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 43 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | 9 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 37 km N of Erbil, Iraq | 26.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 45 km NW of Erbil, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 47 km N of Erbil, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km N of Erbil, Iraq | 67.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 44 km N of Erbil, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 46 km ESE of Erbil, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 16 km SW of Erbil, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 43 km SE of Erbil, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 44 km SSW of Erbil, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 14 km N of Khalifan, Iraq | 5.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 40 km NNW of Erbil, Iraq | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2004 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1991 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1980 | 1 | M5.8 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 43 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 26 km WNW of Erbil, Iraq | Active | |
| 9.9 km² | 35 km WSW of Erbil, Iraq | Active | |
| 12 km² | 35 km WSW of Erbil, Iraq | Active | |
| 43 km² | 32 km SW of Erbil, Iraq | Active | |
| 9.1 km² | 47 km S of Erbil, Iraq | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 59 km NNW of Erbil, Iraq | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 km² | 32 km SW of Erbil, Iraq | Active | |
| 16 km² | 26 km WNW of Erbil, Iraq | Active | |
| 12 km² | 35 km WSW of Erbil, Iraq | Active |