Crimea
Crimea: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Crimea (Ukraine) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event13 km²13 h ago69 km W of Olenevka, Ukraine
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
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 Crimea
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Crimea
Crimea has recorded 19 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M4.8 in 2026.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 13 km².
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19 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M4.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 25 km NNW of Shcholkine, Ukraine | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 25 km NNW of Shcholkine, Ukraine | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 16 km S of Sudak, Ukraine | 25.6 km | |
| 4.2 | 32 km SSE of Haspra, Ukraine | 20.1 km | |
| 4.2 | 56 km SSE of Haspra, Ukraine | 33.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 55 km SW of Yevpatoriya, Ukraine | 33.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 59 km SSW of Yalta, Ukraine | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km ESE of Yalta, Ukraine | 33.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km SE of Yalta, Ukraine | 9.9 km | |
| 4.1 | 33 km NE of Alushta, Ukraine | 33.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 15 km SE of Sudak, Ukraine | 30.2 km | |
| 3.9 | 34 km NE of Alushta, Ukraine | 33.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 36 km SSE of Arshyntseve, Ukraine | 33.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 137 km S of Yalta, Ukraine | 33.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 7 km SSW of Arshyntseve, Ukraine | 33.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 10 km NW of Bakhchysaray, Ukraine | 57.9 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1997 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1990 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1983 | 2 | M3.9 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 13 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 69 km W of Olenevka, Ukraine | Active | |
| 12 km² | 27 km NE of Armyansk, Ukraine | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 69 km W of Olenevka, Ukraine | Active | |
| 12 km² | 27 km NE of Armyansk, Ukraine | Inactive |