Lorca
Lorca: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Lorca just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Lorca, Spain.
Live map – Lorca
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 Lorca
- 12 h agoWildfire near Carboneras, Spain – active3.0 km² · near Carboneras, Spain
- 128 days agoWildfire near Vera, Spain22 km² · 14 km WSW of Vera, Spain
- 231 days agoWildfire near Totana, Spain3.3 km² · 11 km WNW of Totana, Spain
- 4.3273 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Almeria, Spain24 km NNE of Almeria, Spain
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Lorca
Lorca has recorded 218 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.1 in 2011.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 22 km².
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Earthquakes
218 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 24 km NNE of Almeria, Spain | 9.3 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | near Lorca, Spain | 1.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 45 km WNW of Murcia, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of Lorca, Spain | 20.0 km | |
| 4.5 | near Lorca, Spain | 0.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 10 km NNE of Baza, Spain | 0.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2019 | 2 | M3.3 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2016 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2015 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2011 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 2008 | 7 | M4.1 |
| 2007 | 3 | M3.3 |
| 2006 | 3 | M3.7 |
| 2005 | 20 | M4.4 |
| 2004 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2003 | 8 | M4.5 |
| 2002 | 17 | M4.7 |
| 2001 | 5 | M3.8 |
| 2000 | 4 | M3.9 |
| 1999 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 1998 | 11 | M3.6 |
| 1997 | 8 | M3.7 |
| 1996 | 16 | M4.6 |
| 1995 | 14 | M4.1 |
| 1994 | 14 | M3.7 |
| 1993 | 9 | M3.5 |
| 1992 | 9 | M3.5 |
| 1991 | 11 | M4.0 |
| 1990 | 6 | M3.7 |
| 1989 | 9 | M3.7 |
| 1988 | 7 | M3.4 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1986 | 6 | M4.4 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1979 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.2 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 22 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 km² | near Carboneras, Spain | Active | |
| 22 km² | 14 km WSW of Vera, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 11 km WNW of Totana, Spain | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 km² | 14 km WSW of Vera, Spain | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 11 km WNW of Totana, Spain | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Totana 21 km
- Aguilas 31 km
- Mazarron 35 km
- Caravaca 50 km
- Alcantarilla 54 km
- El Palmar 56 km
- Las Torres de Cotillas 57 km
- Molina de Segura 61 km