North-West District
North-West District: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in North-West District (Botswana) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – North-West District
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in North-West District
- 13 h agoWildfire near Shakawe, Botswana – active16 km² · 74 km SW of Shakawe, Botswana
- 13 h agoWildfire near Maun, Botswana – active6.2 km² · 54 km NE of Maun, Botswana
- 13 h agoWildfire near Maun, Botswana – active5.8 km² · 58 km NNW of Maun, Botswana
- 14 h agoWildfire near Maun, Botswana – active16 km² · 60 km SE of Maun, Botswana
- 26 h agoWildfire near Shakawe, Botswana – active3.4 km² · 74 km ESE of Shakawe, Botswana
- 26 h agoWildfire near Maun, Botswana – active8.0 km² · 49 km ENE of Maun, Botswana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About North-West District
North-West District has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1986. The strongest was M4.6 in 2023.
Satellites have detected 37 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 1,594 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1986. The strongest was M4.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 101 km N of Maun, Botswana | 10.2 km | |
| 4.4 | 57 km NNW of Gumare, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 40 km NNE of Maun, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 140 km NNE of Maun, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 72 km NNE of Maun, Botswana | 13.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2023 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.4 |
Wildfires
37 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 1,594 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 74 km SW of Shakawe, Botswana | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 54 km NE of Maun, Botswana | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | 58 km NNW of Maun, Botswana | Active | |
| 16 km² | 60 km SE of Maun, Botswana | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 74 km ESE of Shakawe, Botswana | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | 49 km ENE of Maun, Botswana | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 86 km S of Maun, Botswana | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 48 km NE of Maun, Botswana | Active | |
| 158 km² | 56 km SSE of Shakawe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 7.4 km² | 50 km NE of Shakawe, Botswana | Inactive |
Show all (45)
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,594 km² | 135 km S of Maun, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 289 km² | 141 km NNE of Maun, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 158 km² | 56 km SSE of Shakawe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 144 km² | 40 km ESE of Maun, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 72 km² | 14 km E of Tsau, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 58 km² | near Nokaneng, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 55 km² | 29 km ENE of Gumare, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 24 km WNW of Nokaneng, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 7 km SW of Sehithwa, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 47 km WSW of Tsau, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 48 km ESE of Shakawe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 61 km ESE of Maun, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 112 km ENE of Gumare, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 25 km SE of Pandamatenga, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | near Sehithwa, Botswana | Inactive |