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Illinois: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Illinois (United States) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event15 km²3 h agonear Granite City, 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 Illinois
- 3 h agoWildfire near Granite City, United States – active15 km² · near Granite City, United States
- 14 h agoWildfire near Bourbonnais, United States – active4.5 km² · near Bourbonnais, United States
- 14 h agoWildfire near Robinson, United States – active11 km² · near Robinson, United States
- 14 h agoWildfire near Edwardsville, United States – active8.8 km² · 10 km WNW of Edwardsville, United States
- 37 h agoWildfire near Peoria, United States – active9.0 km² · 7 km SW of Peoria, United States
- 3 days agoWildfire near Metropolis, United States3.5 km² · 15 km WNW of Metropolis, United States
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Illinois
Illinois has recorded 53 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.3 in 2008.
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 15 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
53 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 19 km SSW of Sumner, United States | 19.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 9 km NNE of Nokomis, United States | 8.8 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 12 km WNW of Mount Carmel, United States | 14.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 8 km W of Sumner, United States | 4.6 km | |
| 4.7 | 11 km WNW of Mount Carmel, United States | 15.5 km | |
| 4.3 | 9 km ENE of Highland, United States | 8.5 km | |
| 4.2 | 14 km NNW of Ottawa, United States | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 12 km SSE of Anna, United States | 15.9 km | |
| 4.0 | 11 km WNW of Mount Carmel, United States | 18.3 km | |
| 3.8 | 9 km NNE of Nokomis, United States | 8.8 km | |
| 3.8 | 9 km WNW of Wasco, United States | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 11 km SSE of Robinson, United States | 0.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 8 km SE of Harrisburg, United States | 1.6 km | |
| 3.7 | 11 km WNW of Mount Carmel, United States | 13.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 10 km WNW of Fairfield, United States | 20.0 km | |
| 3.6 | 31 km WSW of Ottawa, United States | 5.7 km | |
| 3.6 | 13 km WNW of Mount Carmel, United States | 18.6 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 2025 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 2024 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2023 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 2017 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2015 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2013 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2012 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 2010 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2008 | 7 | M5.3 |
| 2006 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2003 | 2 | M3.2 |
| 1999 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1994 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1991 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1990 | 2 | M3.4 |
| 1988 | 3 | M3.3 |
| 1987 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 1986 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 1985 | 2 | M3.2 |
| 1984 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1981 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 1980 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1978 | 2 | M3.7 |
Wildfires
6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 15 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | near Granite City, United States | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | near Bourbonnais, United States | Active | |
| 11 km² | near Robinson, United States | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 10 km WNW of Edwardsville, United States | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 7 km SW of Peoria, United States | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 15 km WNW of Metropolis, United States | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 49 km ESE of Kankakee, United States | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | near Romeoville, United States | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | near Carol Stream, United States | Inactive | |
| 4.4 km² | 6 km NNW of Pontiac, United States | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | near Granite City, United States | Active | |
| 11 km² | near Robinson, United States | Active | |
| 10 km² | 49 km ESE of Kankakee, United States | Inactive | |
| 9.0 km² | 7 km SW of Peoria, United States | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 10 km WNW of Edwardsville, United States | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | near Romeoville, United States | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 15 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.3 km² |
Places
- Chicago
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- Hanover Park
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- Oswego
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- Elk Grove Village
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