Chukotka
Chukotka: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Chukotka (Russia) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest eventM 2.54.4 km depth · 18 days ago168 km E of Lavrentiya, Russia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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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 Chukotka
- 2.518 days agoM2.5 earthquake near Lavrentiya, Russia168 km E of Lavrentiya, Russia
- 114 days agoWildfire near Bilibino, Russia131 km² · 169 km SSW of Bilibino, Russia
- 114 days agoWildfire near Bilibino, Russia10 km² · 25 km SW of Bilibino, Russia
- 117 days agoWildfire near Bilibino, Russia65 km² · 165 km SSW of Bilibino, Russia
- 4.2147 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Anadyr, Russia211 km SW of Anadyr, Russia
- 4.1296 days agoM4.1 earthquake near Provideniya, Russia80 km NNW of Provideniya, Russia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chukotka
Chukotka has recorded 349 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M6.1 in 1996.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 131 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
349 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M6.1.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 168 km E of Lavrentiya, Russia | 4.4 km | |
| 4.2 | 211 km SW of Anadyr, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 80 km NNW of Provideniya, Russia | 11.3 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 179 km NNW of Lorino, Russia | 19.9 km | |
| 5.4 | 133 km NE of Beringovskiy, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 60 km SW of Beringovskiy, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 200 km NNE of Egvekinot, Russia | 9.3 km | |
| 5.3 | 164 km NW of Lorino, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 89 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 73 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 87 km WNW of Egvekinot, Russia | 10.4 km | |
| 5.1 | 168 km NNE of Lavrentiya, Russia | 11.5 km | |
| 5.1 | 191 km NNW of Lorino, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 181 km NNW of Lorino, Russia | 26.4 km | |
| 5.0 | 190 km NNW of Lorino, Russia | 17.8 km | |
| 4.9 | 166 km WNW of Lorino, Russia | 9.3 km | |
| 4.9 | 66 km ENE of Lavrentiya, Russia | 9.9 km | |
| 4.9 | 92 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 11 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 24 | M5.3 |
| 2024 | 18 | M5.3 |
| 2023 | 39 | M4.5 |
| 2022 | 19 | M4.2 |
| 2021 | 11 | M4.2 |
| 2020 | 17 | M4.6 |
| 2019 | 9 | M4.2 |
| 2018 | 30 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 22 | M4.6 |
| 2016 | 9 | M3.5 |
| 2015 | 5 | M3.5 |
| 2014 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2013 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2012 | 14 | M5.3 |
| 2011 | 3 | M3.5 |
| 2010 | 18 | M4.9 |
| 2009 | 9 | M5.1 |
| 2008 | 4 | M3.8 |
| 2007 | 4 | M4.2 |
| 2006 | 8 | M4.9 |
| 2005 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 2004 | 5 | M3.9 |
| 2003 | 13 | M4.3 |
| 2002 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 2001 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1999 | 5 | M4.3 |
| 1997 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 1996 | 13 | M6.1 |
| 1995 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1986 | 1 | M5.4 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1983 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.6 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 131 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 km² | 169 km SSW of Bilibino, Russia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 25 km SW of Bilibino, Russia | Inactive | |
| 65 km² | 165 km SSW of Bilibino, Russia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 km² | 169 km SSW of Bilibino, Russia | Inactive | |
| 65 km² | 165 km SSW of Bilibino, Russia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 25 km SW of Bilibino, Russia | Inactive |