Gabon
Gabon: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Gabon on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event3.6 km²7 h ago81 km S of Port-Gentil, Gabon
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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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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: Port-Gentil. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Mouila
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Owendo
Forecast for the area around: Gabon. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Gabon
- 7 h agoWildfire near Port-Gentil, Gabon – active3.6 km² · 81 km S of Port-Gentil, Gabon
- 7 h agoWildfire near Booue, Gabon – active6.0 km² · 35 km N of Booue, Gabon
- 18 h agoWildfire near Omboue, Gabon – active7.7 km² · 25 km S of Omboue, Gabon
- 18 h agoWildfire near Port-Gentil, Gabon – active8.0 km² · near Port-Gentil, Gabon
- 18 h agoWildfire near Owendo, Gabon – active8.2 km² · 15 km NE of Owendo, Gabon
- 19 h agoWildfire near Koulamoutou, Gabon – active5.4 km² · 73 km WNW of Koulamoutou, Gabon
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Gabon
Gabon has recorded 13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.5 in 2022.
Satellites have detected 9 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 42 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 69 km N of Lastoursville, Gabon | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 35 km S of Lambarene, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 34 km NW of Fougamou, Gabon | 8.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 41 km W of Fougamou, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 38 km NNW of Lastoursville, Gabon | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 40 km S of Lambarene, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 43 km S of Lambarene, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 31 km S of Lambarene, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 49 km SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 41 km S of Lambarene, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km W of Fougamou, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 51 km SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 69 km N of Lastoursville, Gabon | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2022 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 2021 | 7 | M5.3 |
| 1976 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
9 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 42 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 km² | 81 km S of Port-Gentil, Gabon | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 35 km N of Booue, Gabon | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 25 km S of Omboue, Gabon | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | near Port-Gentil, Gabon | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 15 km NE of Owendo, Gabon | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 73 km WNW of Koulamoutou, Gabon | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 44 km WNW of Lastoursville, Gabon | Active | |
| 7.8 km² | 50 km S of Mitzic, Gabon | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | near Booue, Gabon | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 33 km SSW of Booue, Gabon | Active |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 km² | 54 km SSE of Mitzic, Gabon | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 30 km WSW of Ovan, Gabon | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 45 km SE of Makokou, Gabon | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 30 km SE of Booue, Gabon | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 103 km SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 28 km² | 133 km SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | near Port-Gentil, Gabon | Active | |
| 7.8 km² | 97 km SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 75 km ESE of Makokou, Gabon | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 72 km NE of Makokou, Gabon | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 128 km SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 6 km W of Port-Gentil, Gabon | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 78 km N of Gamba, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 3.0 km² | 72 km ENE of Port-Gentil, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 9.3 km² | 48 km SE of Ndende, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 93 km SE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 97 km SE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 109 km SSE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 12 km WSW of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 23 km SSE of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 83 km ESE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 64 km ESE of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 63 km NE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 km² | 97 km SE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 133 km SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 18 km² | 12 km WSW of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 93 km SE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 83 km ESE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 64 km ESE of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 109 km SSE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 23 km SSE of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 63 km NE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive |