Kahramanmaraş
Kahramanmaraş: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Kahramanmaraş (Republic of Türkiye) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Kahramanmaraş
- 4 days agoWildfire near Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye8.1 km² · 33 km SE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye
- 19 days agoWildfire near Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye3.2 km² · 31 km SSE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye
- 19 days agoWildfire near Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye3.8 km² · 22 km S of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye
- 4.242 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye39 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye
- 4.242 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye42 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye
- 4.342 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye42 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kahramanmaraş
Kahramanmaraş has recorded 326 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M7.5 in 2023.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 8.1 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
326 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M7.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 39 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 42 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 9.4 km | |
| 4.3 | 42 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 45 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 7.7 km | |
| 4.7 | 39 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.4 km | |
| 4.7 | 40 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 6.8 km | |
| 4.9 | 61 km WNW of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 26 km E of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 42 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 20 km SE of Elbistan, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
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| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 44 km NNW of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km SSW of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 20 km S of Elbistan, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 44 km S of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | 9.8 km | |
| 6.0 | near Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 8.5 km | |
| 5.4 | 23 km S of Elbistan, Republic of Türkiye | 14.1 km | |
| 5.3 | 6 km W of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 48 km NW of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | 17.9 km | |
| 5.2 | 7 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 45 km SW of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 7.7 km | |
| 5.1 | near Nurhak, Republic of Türkiye | 5.4 km | |
| 5.1 | 24 km SW of Afsin, Republic of Türkiye | 6.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 12 km NNE of Nurhak, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 33 km SSE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | 4.1 km | |
| 5.0 | 35 km NW of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | 7.1 km | |
| 5.0 | 10 km ENE of Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 12.2 km | |
| 5.0 | near Goeksun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 11 | M5.1 |
| 2025 | 5 | M4.3 |
| 2024 | 9 | M5.0 |
| 2023 | 257 | M7.5 |
| 2022 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2013 | 4 | M4.3 |
| 2012 | 6 | M5.0 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2006 | 3 | M3.9 |
| 2004 | 4 | M3.3 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2000 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1978 | 1 | M5.1 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 8.1 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 km² | 33 km SE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 31 km SSE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 22 km S of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 22 km SSE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 km² | 33 km SE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 22 km S of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 31 km SSE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 22 km SSE of Kahramanmaras, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 3.8 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 8.1 km² |