Şırnak
Şırnak: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Şırnak (Republic of Türkiye) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event5.7 km²2 days ago9 km WNW of Silopi, 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 Şırnak
- 2 days agoWildfire near Silopi, Republic of Türkiye5.7 km² · 9 km WNW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye
- 2 days agoWildfire near Idil, Republic of Türkiye6.2 km² · 36 km SSW of Idil, Republic of Türkiye
- 54 days agoWildfire near Cizre, Republic of Türkiye3.8 km² · 13 km SE of Cizre, Republic of Türkiye
- 101 days agoWildfire near Silopi, Republic of Türkiye3.8 km² · 22 km S of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye
- 101 days agoWildfire near Silopi, Republic of Türkiye3.5 km² · 14 km W of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye
- 137 days agoWildfire near Silopi, Republic of Türkiye4.4 km² · 7 km WSW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Şırnak
Şırnak has recorded 10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.3 in 2012.
Satellites have detected 10 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 9.8 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 13 km ESE of Cizre, Republic of Türkiye | 5.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 35 km NNE of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 37 km NE of Sirnak, Republic of Türkiye | 18.1 km | |
| 4.7 | 10 km ENE of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 62 km NE of Sirnak, Republic of Türkiye | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 9 km ESE of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 15 km SE of Sirnak, Republic of Türkiye | 11.2 km | |
| 4.4 | 27 km ESE of Sirnak, Republic of Türkiye | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km NE of Sirnak, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | near Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2018 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2012 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
10 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 9.8 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 km² | 9 km WNW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.2 km² | 36 km SSW of Idil, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 13 km SE of Cizre, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 22 km S of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 14 km W of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.4 km² | 7 km WSW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 10 km WNW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 13 km SW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 10 km SSE of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 9.8 km² | 10 km SSW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 km² | 10 km SSW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 13 km SW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.2 km² | 36 km SSW of Idil, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 5.7 km² | 9 km WNW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.4 km² | 7 km WSW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 10 km WNW of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 22 km S of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 13 km SE of Cizre, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 10 km SSE of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 14 km W of Silopi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |