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Florida: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Florida (United States) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event6.3 km²13 h agonear Coconut Creek, United States
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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 Florida
- 13 h agoWildfire near Coconut Creek, United States – active6.3 km² · near Coconut Creek, United States
- 13 h agoWildfire near Jacksonville, United States – active8.3 km² · 32 km W of Jacksonville, United States
- 25 h agoWildfire near Navarre, United States – active6.1 km² · 21 km NNE of Navarre, United States
- 26 h agoWildfire near Tallahassee, United States – active11 km² · 29 km ENE of Tallahassee, United States
- 37 h agoWildfire near Leesburg, United States – active13 km² · 19 km SW of Leesburg, United States
- 37 h agoWildfire near Lakeland, United States – active3.9 km² · 34 km S of Lakeland, United States
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Florida
Florida has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1997. The strongest was M4.8 in 1997.
Satellites have detected 59 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 56 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1997. 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 | 57 km N of Cantonment, United States | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 171 km E of Cape Canaveral, United States | 8.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 48 km N of Pace, United States | 4.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 55 km N of Cantonment, United States | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 54 km N of Pace, United States | 9.5 km | |
| 3.0 | 55 km N of Cantonment, United States | 10.0 km | |
| 2.8 | 41 km N of Pace, United States | 5.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 41 km NNE of Cantonment, United States | 5.0 km | |
| 2.6 | 55 km N of Cantonment, United States | 5.0 km | |
| 2.5 | 54 km N of Cantonment, United States | 8.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2020 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2019 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1997 | 3 | M4.8 |
Wildfires
59 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 56 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 km² | near Coconut Creek, United States | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 32 km W of Jacksonville, United States | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | 21 km NNE of Navarre, United States | Active | |
| 11 km² | 29 km ENE of Tallahassee, United States | Active | |
| 13 km² | 19 km SW of Leesburg, United States | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 34 km S of Lakeland, United States | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 18 km SW of The Villages, United States | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 25 km W of Gainesville, United States | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 32 km E of Tallahassee, United States | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 51 km NW of Tallahassee, United States | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 km² | 68 km SSE of Lehigh Acres, United States | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 9 km W of Doral, United States | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 36 km WNW of Homestead, United States | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 17 km WNW of The Hammocks, United States | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 23 km WSW of Palm Bay, United States | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 16 km SW of DeFuniak Springs, United States | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 28 km ENE of Avon Park, United States | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 17 km WSW of Wellington, United States | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 20 km ENE of Sebring, United States | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 31 km S of Belle Glade, United States | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 50 km NW of Weston, United States | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 42 km ESE of Golden Gate, United States | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 7 km W of Tamarac, United States | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 24 km NW of Coral Springs, United States | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 20 km WSW of DeFuniak Springs, United States | Inactive |
Places
- East Pensacola Heights
- Pensacola
- Navarre
- Ferry Pass
- Cantonment
- Bellview
- Crestview
- Wright
- Fort Walton Beach
- Brent
- West Pensacola
- Ensley
- Pace
- Doral
- Sweetwater
- Tamiami
- Weston
- Country Club
- Kendale Lakes
- Tallahassee
- The Hammocks
- Kendall West
- Allapattah
- Aventura
- Carol City
- Cooper City
- Coral Springs
- Coral Terrace
- Dania Beach
- Davie
- Flagami
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fountainebleau
- Golden Glades
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hialeah Gardens
- Hollywood
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Margate
- Miami
- Miami Gardens
- Miami Lakes
- Miramar
- Norland
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- Oakland Park
- Pembroke Pines
- Plantation
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Sunrise
- Tamarac
- University Park
- West Hollywood
- West Little River
- Westchester
- Little Havana
- Boca Del Mar
- Boca Raton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Kendall
- Kissimmee
- Meadow Woods
- Miami Beach
- Parkland
- Pompano Beach
- Saint Cloud
- The Crossings
- Wellington
- Four Corners
- Coconut Grove
- Greenacres City
- Lake Worth Beach