Algonquin
Algonquin: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Algonquin just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Algonquin, United States.
Live map – Algonquin
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Algonquin
- 13 h agoWildfire near Hammond, United States – active88 km² · 10 km NNE of Hammond, United States
- 14 h agoWildfire near Kenosha, United States – active5.1 km² · 13 km SSW of Kenosha, United States
- 4 days agoWildfire near Romeoville, United States5.3 km² · near Romeoville, United States
- 4 days agoWildfire near Carol Stream, United States3.6 km² · near Carol Stream, United States
- 17 days agoWildfire near Gary, United States6.8 km² · near Gary, United States
- 32 days agoWildfire near Gary, United States5.2 km² · near Gary, United States
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Algonquin
Algonquin has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1985. The strongest was M4.2 in .
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 88 km².
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Earthquakes
5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1985 within 100 km. The strongest was M4.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2013 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2010 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1985 | 1 | M3.0 |
Wildfires
6 major fires since 2025 within 100 km. The largest covered about 88 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 km² | 10 km NNE of Hammond, United States | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 13 km SSW of Kenosha, United States | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | near Romeoville, United States | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | near Carol Stream, United States | Inactive | |
| 6.8 km² | near Gary, United States | Inactive | |
| 5.2 km² | near Gary, United States | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | near Gary, United States | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 km² | 10 km NNE of Hammond, United States | Active | |
| 6.8 km² | near Gary, United States | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | near Gary, United States | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | near Romeoville, United States | Inactive | |
| 5.2 km² | near Gary, United States | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 13 km SSW of Kenosha, United States | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 4 | 88 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 5.3 km² |
Nearby places
- Lake in the Hills 3 km
- Carpentersville 6 km
- Crystal Lake 9 km
- Huntley 11 km
- Elgin 14 km
- Streamwood 18 km
- McHenry 19 km
- South Elgin 19 km
- Woodstock 21 km
- Bartlett 21 km
- Hanover Park 22 km
- Palatine 22 km
- Hoffman Estates 22 km
- Schaumburg 23 km