Kirkuk Governorate
Kirkuk Governorate: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Kirkuk Governorate (Iraq) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event9.6 km²4 h agonear Kirkuk, Iraq
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
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 Kirkuk Governorate
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kirkuk, Iraq – active9.6 km² · near Kirkuk, Iraq
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kirkuk, Iraq – active7.5 km² · 15 km NW of Kirkuk, Iraq
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kirkuk, Iraq – active4.2 km² · 42 km NNW of Kirkuk, Iraq
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kirkuk, Iraq – active12 km² · 75 km SSW of Kirkuk, Iraq
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kirkuk, Iraq – active13 km² · 25 km S of Kirkuk, Iraq
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kirkuk, Iraq – active17 km² · 22 km W of Kirkuk, Iraq
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kirkuk Governorate
Kirkuk Governorate has recorded 26 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.0 in 1980.
Satellites have detected 10 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 33 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
26 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 20 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 18 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 21 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 17 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 49 km NNE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 70.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 44 km N of Kirkuk, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 37 km N of Kirkuk, Iraq | 61.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 36 km N of Kirkuk, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 54 km NNE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 55 km SSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | 32.1 km | |
| 4.6 | 25 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 36 km N of Kirkuk, Iraq | 56.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 26 km ENE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 15 km ESE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 39 km N of Kirkuk, Iraq | 61.1 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 39 km NNE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 46 km NE of Kirkuk, Iraq | 6.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 50 km SSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 5 | M4.4 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2002 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1986 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1982 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1980 | 3 | M5.0 |
Wildfires
10 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 33 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.6 km² | near Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 15 km NW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 42 km NNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 12 km² | 75 km SSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 25 km S of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 17 km² | 22 km W of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 14 km² | 39 km WNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 44 km WNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 52 km WNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 33 km² | 19 km WSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active |
Show all (16)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 km² | 8 km NW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 43 km NW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 7.4 km² | 38 km NW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 17 km SSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Inactive | |
| 5.5 km² | 12 km NNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 49 km WNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 km² | 19 km WSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 21 km² | 8 km NW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 52 km WNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 20 km² | 43 km NW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 17 km² | 22 km W of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 16 km² | 49 km WNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 39 km WNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 25 km S of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 44 km WNW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active | |
| 12 km² | 75 km SSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | Active |