Mpanda
Mpanda: earthquakes and wildfires
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Latest event49 km²56 days ago64 km SW of Bujumbura, Burundi
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Mpanda
- 56 days agoWildfire near Bujumbura, Burundi49 km² · 64 km SW of Bujumbura, Burundi
- 63 days agoWildfire near Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo13 km² · 57 km NW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo
- 65 days agoWildfire near Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo18 km² · 36 km SSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo
- 65 days agoWildfire near Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo15 km² · 15 km NW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo
- 67 days agoWildfire near Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo13 km² · 17 km WNW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo
- 70 days agoWildfire near Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo19 km² · 24 km S of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Mpanda
Mpanda has recorded 60 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.3 in 1978.
Satellites have detected 15 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 49 km².
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Earthquakes
60 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 36 km SSW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 11 km WNW of Rumonge, Burundi | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 42 km SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 5 km NNW of Gikongoro, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 43 km SSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 8 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | 33.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 12 km ENE of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 42 km SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 21 km SW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 26 km S of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | 12.2 km | |
| 5.0 | 17 km NE of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 11 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 8 km ENE of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 49 km SSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 31 km SW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | 33.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 56 km SSW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2019 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2017 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2016 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2008 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2004 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2003 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1990 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1985 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1982 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1981 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1979 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1978 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 1977 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
15 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 49 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 km² | 64 km SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 57 km NW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 36 km SSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 15 km NW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 17 km WNW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 24 km S of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 47 km NNW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 73 km SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 61 km S of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 54 km SSW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive |
Show all (15)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 41 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 42 km SSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 23 km NW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 37 km SW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 53 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 km² | 64 km SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 23 km NW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 42 km SSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 24 km S of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 36 km SSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 37 km SW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Bubanza 10 km
- Bujumbura 24 km
- Kayanza 37 km
- Uvira 39 km
- Cibitoke 44 km
- Ngozi 56 km
- Gitega 65 km
- Bugarama 69 km
- Butare 74 km
- Nzega 79 km
- Zanandore 80 km
- Gikongoro 81 km
- Karengera 83 km
- Rumonge 89 km
- Cyato 90 km
- Bushekeri 90 km
- Bushenge 93 km
- Cyangugu 94 km
- Shangi 96 km
- Karambi 97 km
- Bukavu 98 km
- Kagano 98 km