Extremadura
Extremadura: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Extremadura (Spain) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event27 km²87 days ago6 km SW of Casares de las Hurdes, Spain
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Extremadura
- 87 days agoWildfire near Casares de las Hurdes, Spain27 km² · 6 km SW of Casares de las Hurdes, Spain
- 89 days agoWildfire near Montehermoso, Spain4.6 km² · near Montehermoso, Spain
- 106 days agoWildfire near Coria, Spain4.9 km² · 24 km SE of Coria, Spain
- 106 days agoWildfire near Plasencia, Spain4.7 km² · 27 km SW of Plasencia, Spain
- 129 days agoWildfire near Coria, Spain3.5 km² · 27 km SE of Coria, Spain
- 132 days agoWildfire near Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain5.0 km² · 9 km ESE of Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Extremadura
Extremadura has recorded 18 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M4.1 in 2006.
Satellites have detected 10 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 27 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
18 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M4.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 15 km NW of Zafra, Spain | 10.5 km | |
| 4.0 | 8 km ENE of Los Santos de Maimona, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 58 km SE of Zafra, Spain | 10.9 km | |
| 3.7 | 33 km S of Zafra, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 37 km WSW of Almendralejo, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 5 km SE of Castuera, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 7 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 17 km SE of Almendralejo, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 12 km SE of Merida, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 12 km SE of Azuaga, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 8 km S of Fuentes de Leon, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 40 km W of Badajoz, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 28 km SW of Badajoz, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 26 km SSE of Don Benito, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 27 km SSW of Badajoz, Spain | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2006 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1997 | 3 | M3.4 |
| 1995 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1994 | 3 | M3.3 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1992 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1989 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 1988 | 2 | M3.5 |
Wildfires
10 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 27 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 km² | 6 km SW of Casares de las Hurdes, Spain | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | near Montehermoso, Spain | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 24 km SE of Coria, Spain | Inactive | |
| 4.7 km² | 27 km SW of Plasencia, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 27 km SE of Coria, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 9 km ESE of Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 15 km NE of Badajoz, Spain | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 18 km NE of Jaraiz de la Vera, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 14 km E of Los Santos de Maimona, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.6 km² | 14 km E of Los Santos de Maimona, Spain | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 km² | 6 km SW of Casares de las Hurdes, Spain | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 18 km NE of Jaraiz de la Vera, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.6 km² | 14 km E of Los Santos de Maimona, Spain | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 9 km ESE of Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 24 km SE of Coria, Spain | Inactive | |
| 4.7 km² | 27 km SW of Plasencia, Spain | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | near Montehermoso, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 14 km E of Los Santos de Maimona, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 27 km SE of Coria, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 15 km NE of Badajoz, Spain | Inactive |