Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Şanlıurfa (Republic of Türkiye) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event99 km²4 h ago13 km NE of Ceylanpinar, Republic of Türkiye
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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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 Şanlıurfa
- 4 h agoWildfire near Ceylanpinar, Republic of Türkiye – active99 km² · 13 km NE of Ceylanpinar, Republic of Türkiye
- 4 h agoWildfire near Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye – active116 km² · 7 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye
- 28 h agoWildfire near Viransehir, Republic of Türkiye – active3.0 km² · 17 km SSW of Viransehir, Republic of Türkiye
- 28 h agoWildfire near Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye – active4.6 km² · 32 km ESE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye
- 2 days agoWildfire near Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye18 km² · 13 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye
- 2 days agoWildfire near Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye5.4 km² · 6 km S of Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa has recorded 12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.2 in 2026.
Satellites have detected 35 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 116 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 34 km N of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 34 km N of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 15 km N of Siverek, Republic of Türkiye | 47.4 km | |
| 4.7 | 43 km NW of Siverek, Republic of Türkiye | 7.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 27 km W of Siverek, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km NW of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 39 km NNW of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 30 km ENE of Siverek, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 31 km NNW of Siverek, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 34 km N of Siverek, Republic of Türkiye | 14.5 km | |
| 3.3 | 39 km NNW of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | 9.3 km | |
| 3.1 | 17 km WSW of Siverek, Republic of Türkiye | 5.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 22 km SE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | 6.5 km | |
| 2.9 | 22 km NE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | 15.9 km | |
| 2.8 | 8 km SSE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | 13.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2006 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1993 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.4 |
Wildfires
35 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 116 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 km² | 13 km NE of Ceylanpinar, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 116 km² | 7 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 3.0 km² | 17 km SSW of Viransehir, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 32 km ESE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 18 km² | 13 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 5.4 km² | 6 km S of Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 7 km ESE of Suruc, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 10 km W of Viransehir, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.5 km² | 48 km SSW of Viransehir, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 34 km S of Siverek, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 km² | 7 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 99 km² | 13 km NE of Ceylanpinar, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 39 km² | 40 km SE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 20 km ESE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 13 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 25 km ENE of Ceylanpinar, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 8.3 km² | 23 km ENE of Akcakale, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 7.0 km² | 7 km NE of Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.5 km² | 48 km SSW of Viransehir, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 31 km SSE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 10 km W of Viransehir, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 5.4 km² | 6 km S of Pekmezli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 5.2 km² | 37 km ESE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 5.2 km² | 11 km ESE of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 35 km S of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 26 | 99 km² |
| 2025 | 9 | 116 km² |