Cameroon
Cameroon: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Cameroon on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event3.6 km²9 h ago36 km S of Kribi, Cameroon
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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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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Kousseri. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Douala
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Douala
Forecast for the area around: Cameroon. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Cameroon
- 9 h agoWildfire near Kribi, Cameroon – active3.6 km² · 36 km S of Kribi, Cameroon
- 9 h agoWildfire near Abong Mbang, Cameroon – active5.6 km² · 52 km SSE of Abong Mbang, Cameroon
- 9 h agoWildfire near Yokadouma, Cameroon – active7.2 km² · 45 km SSW of Yokadouma, Cameroon
- 9 h agoWildfire near Figuil, Cameroon – active7.8 km² · 18 km S of Figuil, Cameroon
- 9 h agoWildfire near Kousseri, Cameroon – active229 km² · 45 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon
- 10 h agoWildfire near Yokadouma, Cameroon – active3.6 km² · 57 km W of Yokadouma, Cameroon
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Cameroon
Cameroon has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M4.9 in 1987.
Satellites have detected 196 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 229 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
3 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M4.9.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 22 km WSW of Tibati, Cameroon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 21 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 65 km WNW of Yaounde, Cameroon | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2005 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.9 |
Wildfires
196 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 229 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 km² | 36 km S of Kribi, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | 52 km SSE of Abong Mbang, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 45 km SSW of Yokadouma, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.8 km² | 18 km S of Figuil, Cameroon | Active | |
| 229 km² | 45 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 57 km W of Yokadouma, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 37 km NNE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 42 km² | 15 km ESE of Tignere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 208 km² | 41 km ENE of Kontcha, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 37 km NNW of Mora, Cameroon | Active |
Show all (200)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 km² | 66 km E of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 8 km E of Maga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.3 km² | 17 km NNW of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 37 km² | 64 km N of Banyo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 31 km² | 87 km N of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.8 km² | 80 km NNE of Maroua, Cameroon | Active | |
| 14 km² | 40 km WSW of Poli, Cameroon | Active | |
| 57 km² | 79 km NE of Maroua, Cameroon | Active | |
| 21 km² | 41 km NE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 53 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 22 km² | 56 km ESE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 22 km² | 53 km E of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 29 km NNE of Mokolo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 44 km NE of Mora, Cameroon | Active | |
| 11 km² | 50 km WNW of Tchollire, Cameroon | Active | |
| 40 km² | 58 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 36 km WNW of Blangwa, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 15 km SE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 21 km² | 24 km N of Mokolo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 26 km² | 64 km E of Tchollire, Cameroon | Active | |
| 30 km² | 97 km N of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 28 km NNE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 61 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 30 km² | near Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 39 km ENE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 30 km WNW of Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Active | |
| 12 km² | 55 km N of Banyo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 95 km E of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 11 km² | 111 km NE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 16 km NE of Djohong, Cameroon | Active | |
| 20 km² | 15 km S of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 171 km² | 29 km WNW of Nkambe, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 16 km ENE of Banyo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 19 km² | 35 km ESE of Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 10 km SSE of Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Active | |
| 29 km² | 23 km W of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 27 km S of Yoko, Cameroon | Active | |
| 59 km² | 29 km SE of Tignere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 11 km² | 27 km NW of Nkambe, Cameroon | Active | |
| 16 km² | 32 km ESE of Maga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 41 km² | 31 km NNE of Mora, Cameroon | Active | |
| 17 km² | 39 km ENE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 33 km NNE of Mora, Cameroon | Active | |
| 22 km² | 82 km NE of Maroua, Cameroon | Active | |
| 18 km² | 20 km S of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 39 km ESE of Lagdo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 33 km² | 19 km ENE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | 50 km NE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 54 km NE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.4 km² | 43 km SSE of Batouri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 27 km N of Tignere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | 43 km WNW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 21 km W of Figuil, Cameroon | Active | |
| 31 km² | 27 km WSW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 32 km NE of Mora, Cameroon | Active | |
| 34 km² | 66 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 36 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 23 km² | 22 km WSW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 24 km² | 36 km W of Tchollire, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 53 km NNE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 12 km² | 30 km NNW of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 65 km W of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 111 km NW of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 6.5 km² | 20 km SSE of Belel, Cameroon | Active | |
| 24 km² | 28 km WSW of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 19 km² | 17 km ESE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 25 km² | 39 km WSW of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 89 km NE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 15 km² | 41 km ESE of Tchollire, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 44 km NNE of Banyo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 79 km NE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 54 km² | 107 km NW of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 14 km² | 18 km ESE of Tchollire, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 23 km NE of Belel, Cameroon | Active | |
| 12 km² | 44 km S of Lagdo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 17 km² | 34 km SSE of Poli, Cameroon | Active | |
| 26 km² | 58 km E of Tchollire, Cameroon | Active | |
| 26 km² | 30 km SSE of Kaele, Cameroon | Active | |
| 21 km² | 27 km SW of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 90 km² | 28 km NE of Kontcha, Cameroon | Active | |
| 8.5 km² | 97 km N of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 20 km NW of Nkambe, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 29 km ESE of Poli, Cameroon | Active | |
| 17 km² | 13 km SSW of Poli, Cameroon | Active | |
| 33 km² | 41 km WNW of Tchollire, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 79 km E of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 20 km W of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 9.4 km² | 35 km S of Lagdo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 72 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Active | |
| 11 km² | 11 km W of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 39 km² | 117 km NW of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | 38 km SW of Poli, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 24 km NW of Foumban, Cameroon | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 16 km WSW of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 6 km NW of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 11 km² | 60 km ESE of Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 33 km ENE of Tibati, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 71 km ENE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 19 km² | 47 km SW of Poli, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 70 km W of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 13 km² | 23 km NNW of Banyo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 43 km ENE of Poli, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 67 km ENE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 63 km NNW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 31 km NE of Bafia, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 33 km ENE of Lagdo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 14 km² | 70 km NNE of Bamenda, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 24 km S of Tignere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 18 km² | 40 km ENE of Mora, Cameroon | Active | |
| 31 km² | 56 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 21 km² | 36 km SSW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 11 km NNE of Yagoua, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 23 km NNE of Mora, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 29 km NE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 53 km NE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 11 km W of Tignere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 27 km SE of Tibati, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 90 km NE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 27 km ESE of Banyo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 42 km NNE of Banyo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 11 km² | 74 km NNW of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 16 km² | 43 km NW of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 52 km N of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 74 km E of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 65 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Active | |
| 10 km² | 42 km ENE of Lagdo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.1 km² | 24 km WNW of Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 18 km NNE of Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Active | |
| 9.2 km² | 84 km ENE of Banyo, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 35 km NNW of Touboro, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 55 km ENE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 29 km SSW of Tignere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 46 km WNW of Touboro, Cameroon | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 26 km SE of Poli, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 77 km E of Meiganga, Cameroon | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | 8 km ENE of Garoua Boulai, Cameroon | Active | |
| 18 km² | near Foumban, Cameroon | Active | |
| 9.4 km² | 10 km SE of Tchollire, Cameroon | Active | |
| 10 km² | 86 km NE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 8.9 km² | 25 km W of Kousseri, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | 19 km SSE of Maga, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 8.4 km² | 12 km SSW of Maga, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 28 km SW of Poli, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 26 km WNW of Tchollire, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 8.0 km² | 10 km SSE of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 31 km N of Mora, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 37 km ESE of Tchollire, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 107 km NW of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 36 km ESE of Tchollire, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 44 km E of Tchollire, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 58 km E of Tchollire, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 64 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 76 km W of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 43 km NNE of Banyo, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 5.5 km² | 35 km WNW of Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 17 km NNW of Banyo, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 5.9 km² | 69 km SSW of Kontcha, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 56 km NNE of Belabo, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 7.1 km² | near Meiganga, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 49 km NE of Belel, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 7.7 km² | 70 km E of Tchollire, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 62 km NE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 63 km SW of Kontcha, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 6.9 km² | 80 km NE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 117 km NE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 63 km N of Banyo, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 53 km WSW of Touboro, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.7 km² | 64 km N of Banyo, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 60 km E of Rey Bouba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 81 km NE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.7 km² | 36 km N of Tignere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 8.3 km² | 78 km NE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 69 km SE of Ngaoundere, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.5 km² | 108 km NE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 38 km S of Touboro, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 75 km W of Touboro, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 9.8 km² | 55 km ENE of Meiganga, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 29 km E of Maga, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 30 km NNW of Mora, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.7 km² | 48 km ESE of Ngaoundal, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 5.5 km² | 8 km ESE of Yagoua, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 33 km NNE of Pitoa, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 9 km NW of Garoua Boulai, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 47 km NNE of Garoua Boulai, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 14 km N of Maga, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 9.7 km² | 32 km NW of Mora, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 5.6 km² | 40 km SSW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 6.9 km² | 30 km SE of Kontcha, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 74 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 70 km NE of Maroua, Cameroon | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 km² | 45 km SW of Kousseri, Cameroon | Active | |
| 208 km² | 41 km ENE of Kontcha, Cameroon | Active | |
| 206 km² | 69 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 171 km² | 29 km WNW of Nkambe, Cameroon | Active | |
| 171 km² | 70 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 152 km² | 70 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 117 km² | 64 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 102 km² | 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 90 km² | 28 km NE of Kontcha, Cameroon | Active | |
| 81 km² | 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 60 km² | 136 km NNW of Bertoua, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 59 km² | 138 km NNW of Bertoua, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 59 km² | 29 km SE of Tignere, Cameroon | Active | |
| 57 km² | 79 km NE of Maroua, Cameroon | Active | |
| 56 km² | 20 km SSE of Bankim, Cameroon | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 151 | 229 km² |
| 2025 | 45 | 39 km² |
Regions
Places
- Douala
- Yaounde
- Kumba
- Buea
- Limbe
- Tiko
- Mutengene
- Muyuka
- Bamusso
- Ekondo Titi
- Mora
- Tchollire
- Kousseri
- Maga
- Nkambe
- Magba
- Bogo
- Foumban
- Mokolo
- Lagdo
- Blangwa
- Ngaoundere
- Kumbo
- Tcheboa
- Maroua
- Fundong
- Yagoua
- Wum
- Oku
- Ngaoundal
- Banyo
- Belabo
- Garoua Boulai
- Touboro
- Garoua
- Foumbot
- Pitoa
- Ndop
- Guidiguis
- Bafut
- Mbouda
- Bamenda
- Figuil
- Guider
- Bali
- Meiganga
- Bafoussam
- Tibati
- Bandjoun
- Kaele
- Bertoua
- Bangangte
- Nkoteng
- Nanga Eboko
- Bafia
- Bafang
- Mamfe
- Batouri
- Abong Mbang