Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: earthquakes and wildfires

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Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Sri Lanka on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.

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Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.

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Forecast for the area around: Colombo. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).

Forecast for the area around: Sri Lanka. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.

Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.

Sri Lanka has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M5.2 in 2007.

Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 13 km².

Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.

6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M5.2.

No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.

Mag	Location	Time (UTC)	Depth
5.2	287 km E of Pottuvil, Sri Lanka	Jul 18, 2007, 04:27	10.0 km
4.7	271 km SSW of Talpe, Sri Lanka	Nov 19, 2011, 10:40	10.0 km
4.5	142 km WSW of Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka	Sep 23, 2021, 19:48	10.0 km
4.5	88 km E of Pottuvil, Sri Lanka	Apr 15, 2009, 03:17	10.0 km
4.5	264 km WSW of Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka	Nov 17, 1998, 14:15	10.0 km
4.5	285 km E of Kalmunai, Sri Lanka	Oct 31, 1987, 06:14	33.0 km

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1 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 13 km².

Area	Location	Since	Status
13 km²	16 km SE of Ampara, Sri Lanka	Jul 27, 2026	Inactive

Area	Location	Since	Status
13 km²	16 km SE of Ampara, Sri Lanka	Jul 27, 2026	Inactive