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United Kingdom: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in United Kingdom on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event7.3 km²8 h ago8 km SSE of Southampton, United Kingdom
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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.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: London. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · London
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · London
Forecast for the area around: United Kingdom. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in United Kingdom
- 8 h agoWildfire near Southampton, United Kingdom – active7.3 km² · 8 km SSE of Southampton, United Kingdom
- 8 h agoWildfire near Rotherham, United Kingdom – active3.7 km² · near Rotherham, United Kingdom
- 9 h agoWildfire near Hull, United Kingdom – active10 km² · 14 km SSE of Hull, United Kingdom
- 32 h agoWildfire near Scunthorpe, United Kingdom – active23 km² · near Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
- 32 h agoWildfire near Boddam, United Kingdom – active3.0 km² · 224 km ESE of Boddam, United Kingdom
- 2 days agoWildfire near Milford Haven, United Kingdom5.9 km² · near Milford Haven, United Kingdom
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About United Kingdom
United Kingdom has recorded 161 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.8 in 2008.
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 23 km².
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Earthquakes today: United Kingdom →
161 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 24 km NE of Lincoln, United Kingdom | 18.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 5 km WNW of Dudley, United Kingdom | 9.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 169 km ESE of Lerwick, United Kingdom | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 31 km WSW of Loughton, United Kingdom | 18.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 39 km S of Bangor, United Kingdom | 13.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 223 km ESE of Boddam, United Kingdom | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 11 km W of Folkestone, United Kingdom | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 16 km E of Carlisle, United Kingdom | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 222 km ESE of Boddam, United Kingdom | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 8 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 13 km NNE of Swansea, United Kingdom | 11.6 km | |
| 4.3 | near Manchester, United Kingdom | 5.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 38 km S of Bangor, United Kingdom | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km S of Bangor, United Kingdom | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2025 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 2023 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2022 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2020 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 2019 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2017 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2015 | 4 | M4.2 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2013 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 2011 | 3 | M3.9 |
| 2010 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2009 | 4 | M3.7 |
| 2008 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 2007 | 7 | M4.6 |
| 2006 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 2005 | 5 | M3.8 |
| 2004 | 5 | M3.7 |
| 2003 | 3 | M3.5 |
| 2002 | 15 | M4.8 |
| 2001 | 5 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1999 | 7 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 4 | M4.2 |
| 1997 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1996 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 1995 | 6 | M4.1 |
| 1994 | 10 | M4.4 |
| 1993 | 5 | M3.8 |
| 1992 | 4 | M3.5 |
| 1991 | 2 | M3.4 |
| 1990 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1988 | 3 | M3.7 |
| 1987 | 2 | M3.4 |
| 1986 | 7 | M4.2 |
| 1985 | 5 | M3.7 |
| 1984 | 12 | M4.7 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.5 |
Wildfires
7 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 23 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 km² | 8 km SSE of Southampton, United Kingdom | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | near Rotherham, United Kingdom | Active | |
| 10 km² | 14 km SSE of Hull, United Kingdom | Active | |
| 23 km² | near Scunthorpe, United Kingdom | Active | |
| 3.0 km² | 224 km ESE of Boddam, United Kingdom | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | near Milford Haven, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 7 km ESE of High Peak, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | near Cardiff, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | near Brynmawr, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 49 km SE of Inverness, United Kingdom | Inactive |
Show all (13)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 7 km SE of Saddleworth, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 26 km ESE of Aberystwyth, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 31 km ESE of Aberystwyth, United Kingdom | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 km² | near Scunthorpe, United Kingdom | Active | |
| 19 km² | 49 km SE of Inverness, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 31 km ESE of Aberystwyth, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 26 km ESE of Aberystwyth, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 7 km SE of Saddleworth, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | near Brynmawr, United Kingdom | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 14 km SSE of Hull, United Kingdom | Active |
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