Cantabria
Cantabria: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Cantabria (Spain) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Cantabria
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Cantabria
- 219 days agoWildfire near Los Corrales de Buelna, Spain3.3 km² · 15 km SW of Los Corrales de Buelna, Spain
- 222 days agoWildfire near Torrelavega, Spain5.4 km² · 38 km WSW of Torrelavega, Spain
- 239 days agoWildfire near Torrelavega, Spain3.0 km² · 20 km SE of Torrelavega, Spain
- 261 days agoWildfire near Santa Maria de Cayon, Spain3.2 km² · 25 km S of Santa Maria de Cayon, Spain
- 262 days agoWildfire near Torrelavega, Spain3.6 km² · 24 km SE of Torrelavega, Spain
- 262 days agoWildfire near Camargo, Spain25 km² · 24 km SE of Camargo, Spain
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Cantabria
Cantabria has recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M4.2 in 1989.
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 25 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
15 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M4.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 140 km N of Santander, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 167 km N of Noja, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | near El Astillero, Spain | 20.8 km | |
| 3.7 | 52 km SSE of Torrelavega, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.6 | 19 km SSE of Santander, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.6 | 5 km W of Santander, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 21 km SW of Potes, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 34 km WSW of Torrelavega, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 12 km E of El Astillero, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km SSE of Camargo, Spain | 1.3 km | |
| 3.2 | 30 km SW of Castro-Urdiales, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 30 km W of Torrelavega, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 24 km SW of Castro-Urdiales, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 208 km N of Liencres, Spain | 17.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 104 km N of Santander, Spain | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2008 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2000 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1994 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1990 | 5 | M3.7 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1987 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 1984 | 2 | M3.4 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.0 |
Wildfires
7 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 25 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 km² | 15 km SW of Los Corrales de Buelna, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.4 km² | 38 km WSW of Torrelavega, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.0 km² | 20 km SE of Torrelavega, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 25 km S of Santa Maria de Cayon, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 24 km SE of Torrelavega, Spain | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 24 km SE of Camargo, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 31 km ESE of Los Corrales de Buelna, Spain | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 km² | 24 km SE of Camargo, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.4 km² | 38 km WSW of Torrelavega, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 24 km SE of Torrelavega, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 15 km SW of Los Corrales de Buelna, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 25 km S of Santa Maria de Cayon, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 31 km ESE of Los Corrales de Buelna, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.0 km² | 20 km SE of Torrelavega, Spain | Inactive |