Thun
Thun: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Thun just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Thun, Switzerland.
Live map – Thun
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 Thun
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Thun
Thun has recorded 241 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M4.7 in 1999.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 9.9 km².
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Earthquakes
241 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977 within 100 km. The strongest was M4.7.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 6 km NNW of Fribourg, Switzerland | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | near Zurich, Switzerland | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | near Neuchatel, Switzerland | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 7 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | 7.8 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2024 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2020 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2016 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2011 | 2 | M3.4 |
| 2010 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 2008 | 4 | M4.0 |
| 2007 | 6 | M3.6 |
| 2006 | 9 | M3.9 |
| 2005 | 8 | M4.4 |
| 2004 | 10 | M4.2 |
| 2003 | 10 | M4.3 |
| 2002 | 8 | M3.6 |
| 2001 | 12 | M3.9 |
| 2000 | 11 | M3.8 |
| 1999 | 8 | M4.7 |
| 1998 | 5 | M3.8 |
| 1997 | 8 | M4.0 |
| 1996 | 15 | M4.3 |
| 1995 | 9 | M4.3 |
| 1994 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1993 | 3 | M3.4 |
| 1992 | 2 | M3.2 |
| 1991 | 6 | M3.3 |
| 1990 | 8 | M4.0 |
| 1989 | 10 | M4.3 |
| 1988 | 11 | M3.7 |
| 1987 | 18 | M4.2 |
| 1986 | 6 | M4.0 |
| 1985 | 9 | M3.8 |
| 1984 | 7 | M4.6 |
| 1983 | 8 | M3.6 |
| 1982 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 1981 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1980 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1978 | 4 | M3.7 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.1 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 9.9 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 km² | near Biberist, Switzerland | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 11 km SSW of Domodossola, Italy | Inactive | |
| 9.9 km² | 13 km SSE of Domodossola, Italy | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.9 km² | 13 km SSE of Domodossola, Italy | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 11 km SSW of Domodossola, Italy | Inactive |