Lecce
Lecce: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Lecce just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Lecce, Italy.
Live map – Lecce
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 Lecce
- 33 h agoWildfire near Torre Santa Susanna, Italy – active3.3 km² · 7 km ENE of Torre Santa Susanna, Italy
- 39 days agoWildfire near Taranto, Italy5.6 km² · 6 km NNW of Taranto, Italy
- 147 days agoWildfire near Nociglia, Italy3.8 km² · near Nociglia, Italy
- 172 days agoWildfire near Collepasso, Italy3.3 km² · near Collepasso, Italy
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Lecce
Lecce has recorded 39 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.3 in 1985.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 5.6 km².
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Earthquakes
39 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 40 km NW of Vlore, Albania | 23.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 44 km E of Gagliano del Capo, Italy | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 51 km SE of Tricase, Italy | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 47 km ESE of Tricase, Italy | 32.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2018 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2008 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2007 | 3 | M3.7 |
| 2006 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2002 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1997 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1991 | 4 | M3.5 |
| 1989 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1988 | 5 | M4.0 |
| 1985 | 2 | M5.3 |
| 1983 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1979 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1976 | 5 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 5.6 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 km² | 7 km ENE of Torre Santa Susanna, Italy | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | 6 km NNW of Taranto, Italy | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | near Nociglia, Italy | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | near Collepasso, Italy | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 km² | 6 km NNW of Taranto, Italy | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | near Nociglia, Italy | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | near Collepasso, Italy | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 7 km ENE of Torre Santa Susanna, Italy | Active |