Sardinia
Sardinia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Sardinia (Italy) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Sardinia
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Sardinia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Sardinia
Sardinia has recorded 30 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.1 in 2004.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 3.5 km².
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30 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. 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 | 55 km E of Olbia, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 51 km E of Olbia, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 110 km SSW of Carbonia, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 47 km ESE of Olbia, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 72 km NE of Olbia, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 169 km W of Carloforte, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 155 km W of Carloforte, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 48 km E of Olbia, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 119 km ESE of Quartu Sant'Elena, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 43 km E of Olbia, Italy | 12.7 km | |
| 4.3 | 137 km W of Oristano, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 57 km E of Olbia, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km E of Olbia, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 38 km SSW of Cagliari, Italy | 8.6 km | |
| 3.9 | 66 km E of Olbia, Italy | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2012 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2004 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2001 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 2000 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 1997 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1995 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1985 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1984 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1983 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1977 | 2 | M5.1 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 3.5 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 km² | 19 km SSW of Cagliari, Italy | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | near Siniscola, Italy | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 26 km S of Oristano, Italy | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 km² | near Siniscola, Italy | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 26 km S of Oristano, Italy | Inactive |