Benin
Benin: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Benin on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Benin
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Malanville. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Cotonou
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Cotonou
Forecast for the area around: Benin. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Benin
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kandi, Benin – active12 km² · 33 km NNE of Kandi, Benin
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kandi, Benin – active4.1 km² · 44 km N of Kandi, Benin
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kandi, Benin – active10 km² · 45 km N of Kandi, Benin
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kandi, Benin – active4.9 km² · 54 km N of Kandi, Benin
- 14 h agoWildfire near Adjaouere, Benin – active8.5 km² · 17 km NNE of Adjaouere, Benin
- 14 h agoWildfire near Banikoara, Benin – active4.5 km² · 27 km NW of Banikoara, Benin
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Benin
Benin has recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2009. The strongest was M4.4 in 2009.
Satellites have detected 59 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 322 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
1 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2009. The strongest was M4.4.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 14 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin | 10.0 km |
Wildfires
59 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 322 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 33 km NNE of Kandi, Benin | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 44 km N of Kandi, Benin | Active | |
| 10 km² | 45 km N of Kandi, Benin | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 54 km N of Kandi, Benin | Active | |
| 8.5 km² | 17 km NNE of Adjaouere, Benin | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 27 km NW of Banikoara, Benin | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 55 km NNE of Tanguieta, Benin | Active | |
| 27 km² | 45 km NNE of Materi, Benin | Active | |
| 39 km² | 56 km NW of Kerou, Benin | Active | |
| 40 km² | 52 km WSW of Malanville, Benin | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 km² | 33 km NNE of Bante, Benin | Inactive | |
| 68 km² | 39 km N of Materi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 18 km WSW of Dassa-Zoume, Benin | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 25 km NE of Materi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 48 km² | 42 km NNW of Banikoara, Benin | Active | |
| 43 km² | 43 km SSE of Gogounou, Benin | Active | |
| 40 km² | 32 km NW of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 52 km WSW of Malanville, Benin | Active | |
| 39 km² | 56 km NW of Kerou, Benin | Active | |
| 37 km² | 75 km SW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 57 km NNE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 24 km NNE of Materi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 59 km WNW of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 34 km N of Bante, Benin | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 67 km NNE of Tanguieta, Benin | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 45 | 322 km² |
| 2025 | 14 | 31 km² |
Regions
Places
- Cotonou
- Abomey-Calavi
- Porto-Novo
- Godome
- Abomey
- Materi
- Tanguieta
- Banikoara
- Kerou
- Cobly
- Malanville
- Natitingou
- Kandi
- Kalale
- Boukoumbe
- Nikki
- Bassila
- Tchaourou
- Segbana
- Save
- Glazoue
- Savalou
- Dassa-Zoume
- Parakou
- Pehonko
- Ketou
- Djougou
- Cove
- Kopargo
- Kpozoun
- Pobe
- Adjaouere
- Bembereke
- Sinende
- Ndali
- Bohicon
- Semi
- Sakete
- Misserete
- Ganvie
- Ekpe
- Djidja
- Banigbe
- Avrankou
- Allada
- Adjarra