Elche
Elche: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Elche just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Elche, Spain.
Live map – Elche
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 Elche
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Elche
Elche has recorded 142 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.6 in 1976.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 3.3 km².
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Earthquakes
142 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 13 km NW of Alcoy, Spain | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 56 km ENE of Alicante, Spain | 9.2 km | |
| 4.8 | 45 km WNW of Murcia, Spain | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2020 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 2019 | 2 | M3.3 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2016 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2011 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2008 | 8 | M4.0 |
| 2007 | 2 | M3.3 |
| 2006 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 2005 | 4 | M3.6 |
| 2004 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2003 | 6 | M4.4 |
| 2002 | 3 | M3.1 |
| 2001 | 7 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 3 | M3.6 |
| 1999 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 1998 | 10 | M3.8 |
| 1997 | 3 | M3.7 |
| 1996 | 4 | M3.5 |
| 1995 | 6 | M3.7 |
| 1994 | 12 | M3.5 |
| 1993 | 9 | M4.1 |
| 1992 | 5 | M3.2 |
| 1991 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 1990 | 4 | M3.7 |
| 1989 | 8 | M3.2 |
| 1988 | 10 | M3.9 |
| 1987 | 2 | M3.2 |
| 1986 | 6 | M3.7 |
| 1984 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1976 | 1 | M5.6 |
Wildfires
One major fire within 100 km in our records, covering about 3.3 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 km² | 11 km WNW of Totana, Spain | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 km² | 11 km WNW of Totana, Spain | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Crevillente 10 km
- Aspe 11 km
- Santa Pola 14 km
- Novelda 15 km
- Almoradi 19 km
- Rojales 19 km
- Alicante 21 km
- San Vicent del Raspeig 21 km
- Elda 25 km
- Sant Joan d'Alacant 28 km
- Mutxamel 28 km
- Orihuela 29 km
- Torrevieja 32 km
- El Campello 32 km