Central District
Central District: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Central District (Botswana) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event14 km²5 h ago28 km NNW of Gweta, Botswana
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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)
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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 Central District
- 5 h agoWildfire near Gweta, Botswana – active14 km² · 28 km NNW of Gweta, Botswana
- 5 h agoWildfire near Gweta, Botswana – active6.7 km² · 77 km NNW of Gweta, Botswana
- 5 h agoWildfire near Gweta, Botswana – active11 km² · 35 km ENE of Gweta, Botswana
- 5 h agoWildfire near Gweta, Botswana – active36 km² · 58 km NNW of Gweta, Botswana
- 6 h agoWildfire near Tonota, Botswana – active6.3 km² · 17 km E of Tonota, Botswana
- 6 h agoWildfire near Tutume, Botswana – active43 km² · 39 km W of Tutume, Botswana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Central District
Central District has recorded 14 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M6.5 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 55 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 180 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
14 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M6.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 148 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 29.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 138 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 93 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 141 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 145 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 138 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 14.4 km | |
| 4.7 | 137 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 16.2 km | |
| 4.6 | 138 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 15.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 50 km SW of Shoshong, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana | 33.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 140 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 64 km NNE of Sua, Botswana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 138 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 15.9 km | |
| 3.6 | 18 km W of Shoshong, Botswana | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2017 | 10 | M6.5 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.2 |
Wildfires
55 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 180 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 28 km NNW of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 77 km NNW of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 11 km² | 35 km ENE of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 36 km² | 58 km NNW of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 17 km E of Tonota, Botswana | Active | |
| 43 km² | 39 km W of Tutume, Botswana | Active | |
| 86 km² | 99 km SSW of Xumo, Botswana | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 111 km SSW of Xumo, Botswana | Active | |
| 16 km² | 82 km SW of Xumo, Botswana | Active | |
| 12 km² | 35 km ESE of Tonota, Botswana | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 km² | 18 km NNW of Sua, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 145 km² | 58 km W of Xumo, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 101 km² | 37 km NW of Sua, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 86 km² | 99 km SSW of Xumo, Botswana | Active | |
| 72 km² | 84 km N of Serowe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 66 km² | 33 km ESE of Gweta, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 64 km² | 97 km WSW of Xumo, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 50 km WNW of Gweta, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 39 km W of Tutume, Botswana | Active | |
| 42 km² | 157 km SW of Xumo, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 38 km² | 17 km SW of Mopipi, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 38 km² | 57 km NW of Gweta, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 58 km NNW of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 32 km² | 66 km NNW of Sua, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 13 km N of Sua, Botswana | Inactive |