Merida
Merida: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Merida just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Merida, Spain.
Live map – Merida
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Merida
- 132 days agoWildfire near Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain5.0 km² · 9 km ESE of Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain
- 174 days agoWildfire near Badajoz, Spain3.1 km² · 15 km NE of Badajoz, Spain
- 262 days agoWildfire near Los Santos de Maimona, Spain3.6 km² · 14 km E of Los Santos de Maimona, Spain
- 267 days agoWildfire near Los Santos de Maimona, Spain5.6 km² · 14 km E of Los Santos de Maimona, Spain
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Merida
Merida has recorded 17 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1986. The strongest was M4.1 in .
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 5.6 km².
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Earthquakes
17 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1986 within 100 km. The strongest was M4.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2006 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1997 | 3 | M3.4 |
| 1995 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1994 | 3 | M3.3 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1989 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 1988 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.7 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 5.6 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 km² | 9 km ESE of Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 15 km NE of Badajoz, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 3.6 km² | 14 km E of Los Santos de Maimona, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 15 km NE of Badajoz, Spain | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Almendralejo 27 km
- Don Benito 42 km
- Villanueva de la Serena 48 km
- Badajoz 55 km
- Caceres 62 km