Maysan Governorate
Maysan Governorate: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Maysan Governorate (Iraq) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Maysan Governorate
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Maysan Governorate
- 6 h agoWildfire near Amarah, Iraq – active10 km² · 49 km NE of Amarah, Iraq
- 6 h agoWildfire near Amarah, Iraq – active34 km² · 41 km NE of Amarah, Iraq
- 6 h agoWildfire near Amarah, Iraq – active9.6 km² · 52 km NE of Amarah, Iraq
- 6 h agoWildfire near Amarah, Iraq – active11 km² · 48 km NNE of Amarah, Iraq
- 6 h agoWildfire near Qal'at Salih, Iraq – active22 km² · 26 km NE of Qal'at Salih, Iraq
- 7 h agoWildfire near Qal'at Salih, Iraq – active9.8 km² · 19 km N of Qal'at Salih, Iraq
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Maysan Governorate
Maysan Governorate has recorded 55 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.1 in 2012.
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 34 km².
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55 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 76 km N of Amarah, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 76 km N of Amarah, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 64 km N of Amarah, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 70 km NNW of Amarah, Iraq | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 72 km NNW of Amarah, Iraq | 5.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 28 km NE of 'Ali al Gharbi, Iraq | 39.3 km | |
| 4.9 | 29 km NE of 'Ali al Gharbi, Iraq | 35.7 km | |
| 4.8 | 29 km NE of 'Ali al Gharbi, Iraq | 50.7 km | |
| 4.8 | 62 km NNW of Amarah, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 25 km ENE of 'Ali al Gharbi, Iraq | 35.6 km | |
| 4.7 | 5 km W of 'Ali al Gharbi, Iraq | 47.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 19 km ENE of Qal'at Salih, Iraq | 65.4 km | |
| 4.7 | 34 km NNE of Amarah, Iraq | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 67 km NNW of Amarah, Iraq | 5.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 65 km N of Amarah, Iraq | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2012 | 26 | M5.1 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2008 | 5 | M4.2 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1990 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1988 | 9 | M4.9 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
5 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 34 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km² | 49 km NE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 34 km² | 41 km NE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 52 km NE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 11 km² | 48 km NNE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 22 km² | 26 km NE of Qal'at Salih, Iraq | Active | |
| 9.8 km² | 19 km N of Qal'at Salih, Iraq | Active | |
| 12 km² | 38 km NE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 54 km NE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | 26 km NNE of Qal'at Salih, Iraq | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 km² | 41 km NE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 22 km² | 26 km NE of Qal'at Salih, Iraq | Active | |
| 12 km² | 38 km NE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 11 km² | 48 km NNE of Amarah, Iraq | Active | |
| 10 km² | 49 km NE of Amarah, Iraq | Active |