Al Ahmadi
Al Ahmadi: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Al Ahmadi (Kuwait) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event13 km²11 h ago7 km S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait
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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)
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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 Al Ahmadi
- 11 h agoWildfire near Al Wafrah, Kuwait – active13 km² · 7 km S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait
- 11 h agoWildfire near Al Fahahil, Kuwait – active72 km² · 10 km SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait
- 11 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active9.5 km² · 12 km SW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 12 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active11 km² · 34 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 12 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active16 km² · 41 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
- 12 h agoWildfire near Al Ahmadi, Kuwait – active16 km² · 22 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Al Ahmadi
Al Ahmadi has recorded 17 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M4.7 in 2020.
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 72 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
17 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M4.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 43 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 42 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 49 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 59 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 77 km NNW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 15.1 km | |
| 4.4 | 66 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 66 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 54 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 51 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 60 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 15.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 43 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 52 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 17.6 km | |
| 4.1 | 98 km ESE of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1976 | 2 | M4.1 |
Wildfires
5 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 72 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 7 km S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 72 km² | 10 km SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 12 km SW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 11 km² | 34 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 16 km² | 41 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 16 km² | 22 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 21 km SSW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 8.6 km² | 21 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 46 km SSE of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 km² | 10 km SSE of Al Fahahil, Kuwait | Active | |
| 16 km² | 22 km SSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 16 km² | 41 km W of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active | |
| 13 km² | 7 km S of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | Active | |
| 11 km² | 34 km WSW of Al Ahmadi, Kuwait | Active |