Dhofar
Dhofar: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Dhofar (Oman) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event18 km²13 h ago122 km NNE of Salalah, Oman
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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 Dhofar
- 13 h agoWildfire near Salalah, Oman – active18 km² · 122 km NNE of Salalah, Oman
- 14 h agoWildfire near Salalah, Oman – active3.6 km² · 12 km WSW of Salalah, Oman
- 25 h agoWildfire near Thamarit, Oman – active10 km² · 135 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman
- 37 h agoWildfire near Thamarit, Oman – active4.6 km² · 140 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman
- 38 h agoWildfire near Salalah, Oman – active20 km² · 128 km NNE of Salalah, Oman
- 4.4149 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Salalah, Oman242 km SSE of Salalah, Oman
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Dhofar
Dhofar has recorded 41 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.1 in 2002.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 20 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
41 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 242 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 230 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 242 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 249 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 241 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 294 km SE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 255 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 298 km SE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 250 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 255 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 153 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 257 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 123 km S of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 298 km SE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 252 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 294 km SE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 142 km SW of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 259 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 260 km SSE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 297 km SE of Salalah, Oman | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2025 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2021 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2003 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2002 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1999 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1998 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1977 | 1 | M5.1 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 20 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 122 km NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 12 km WSW of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 10 km² | 135 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 140 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active | |
| 20 km² | 128 km NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 128 km NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 18 km² | 122 km NNE of Salalah, Oman | Active | |
| 10 km² | 135 km ENE of Thamarit, Oman | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 2 | 18 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 20 km² |