Principality of Asturias
Principality of Asturias: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Principality of Asturias (Spain) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Principality of Asturias
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Principality of Asturias
- 13 h agoWildfire near Gijon, Spain – active16 km² · 6 km W of Gijon, Spain
- 3 days agoWildfire near Gijon, Spain14 km² · 14 km W of Gijon, Spain
- 49 days agoWildfire near Mieres, Spain3.5 km² · 23 km SSE of Mieres, Spain
- 132 days agoWildfire near Cangas de Onis, Spain4.2 km² · 24 km S of Cangas de Onis, Spain
- 223 days agoWildfire near Oviedo, Spain5.1 km² · 21 km WSW of Oviedo, Spain
- 223 days agoWildfire near Pola de Allande, Spain5.3 km² · 9 km NNW of Pola de Allande, Spain
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Principality of Asturias
Principality of Asturias has recorded 40 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M4.4 in 1995.
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 16 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
40 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M4.4.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 143 km N of Luanco, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | near Parres, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 78 km WNW of Aviles, Spain | 23.3 km | |
| 4.1 | 24 km SW of Mieres, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 29 km W of Aviles, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 56 km E of Sama, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 25 km W of Aviles, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 14 km SW of Aviles, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 31 km WSW of Aviles, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 50 km NNW of Gijon, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 82 km N of Gijon, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 9 km ENE of Pola de Allande, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 20 km W of Aviles, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 35 km NW of Gijon, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 26 km WSW of Aviles, Spain | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2008 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1997 | 21 | M3.8 |
| 1996 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 1995 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1989 | 3 | M3.9 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1983 | 2 | M4.3 |
Wildfires
6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 16 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 6 km W of Gijon, Spain | Active | |
| 14 km² | 14 km W of Gijon, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 23 km SSE of Mieres, Spain | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | 24 km S of Cangas de Onis, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 21 km WSW of Oviedo, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | 9 km NNW of Pola de Allande, Spain | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 6 km W of Gijon, Spain | Active | |
| 14 km² | 14 km W of Gijon, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | 9 km NNW of Pola de Allande, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 21 km WSW of Oviedo, Spain | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | 24 km S of Cangas de Onis, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 23 km SSE of Mieres, Spain | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 14 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 km² |