
Madagascar
Madagascar: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Madagascar on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Madagascar
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Toliara. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Antananarivo
- Today: Lightning – Very high lightning · Amboasary
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Imerintsiatosika
Forecast for the area around: Madagascar. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Madagascar
- 2 h agoWildfire near Bealanana, Madagascar – active6.5 km² · 75 km NE of Bealanana, Madagascar
- 2 h agoWildfire near Befandriana, Madagascar – active95 km² · 32 km WNW of Befandriana, Madagascar
- 2 h agoWildfire near Didy, Madagascar – active3.0 km² · 5 km ENE of Didy, Madagascar
- 2 h agoWildfire near Vohibinany, Madagascar – active13 km² · 26 km NW of Vohibinany, Madagascar
- 2 h agoWildfire near Befandriana, Madagascar – active16 km² · 66 km SSW of Befandriana, Madagascar
- 2 h agoWildfire near Bealanana, Madagascar – active21 km² · 26 km SSE of Bealanana, Madagascar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Madagascar
Madagascar has recorded 56 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M5.7 in 2006.
Satellites have detected 353 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 640 km².
The area has also been affected by 1 tropical cyclones, floods, volcanic events or tsunami messages.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: Madagascar →
56 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M5.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 98 km N of Amboasary, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 173 km WNW of Besalampy, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 12 km SW of Soavinandriana, Madagascar | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 238 km W of Maintirano, Madagascar | 6.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 23 km NW of Fenoarivo Be, Madagascar | 18.6 km | |
| 5.6 | 23 km SSW of Didy, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 42 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar | 7.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 275 km WNW of Morombe, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 91 km SSE of Tolanaro, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 30 km SSW of Toliara, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 238 km W of Maintirano, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 237 km W of Maintirano, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 53 km NNE of Antsalova, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km SSW of Ihosy, Madagascar | 22.9 km | |
| 4.9 | 12 km SW of Soavinandriana, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 238 km W of Maintirano, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 61 km E of Toliara, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 174 km NW of Hell-Ville, Madagascar | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 2025 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2024 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2017 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2008 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2007 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 18 | M5.7 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1992 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1991 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 1985 | 1 | M5.6 |
| 1983 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 1982 | 2 | M5.4 |
| 1981 | 1 | M3.9 |
Wildfires
353 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 640 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 km² | 75 km NE of Bealanana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 95 km² | 32 km WNW of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.0 km² | 5 km ENE of Didy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 13 km² | 26 km NW of Vohibinany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 16 km² | 66 km SSW of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 21 km² | 26 km SSE of Bealanana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 33 km ENE of Moramanga, Madagascar | Active | |
| 22 km² | 27 km SE of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 45 km² | 22 km NE of Anjozorobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 417 km² | 24 km ENE of Mampikony, Madagascar | Active |
Show all (200)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 km² | 31 km E of Moramanga, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 18 km SSW of Andapa, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 12 km S of Andapa, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 24 km SSW of Ambanja, Madagascar | Active | |
| 143 km² | 34 km ESE of Moramanga, Madagascar | Active | |
| 114 km² | 66 km ESE of Antananarivo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.5 km² | 25 km WNW of Vohibinany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 41 km NW of Andapa, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 61 km NW of Soanierana Ivongo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 53 km² | 16 km ESE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 45 km NW of Iharana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.3 km² | 64 km NNW of Andapa, Madagascar | Active | |
| 204 km² | 93 km WSW of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 24 km² | 34 km WSW of Andapa, Madagascar | Active | |
| 23 km² | 75 km WSW of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 552 km² | 48 km NNW of Ambodivoara, Madagascar | Active | |
| 47 km² | 48 km SSW of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 19 km² | 41 km E of Antananarivo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 44 km SSW of Iharana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 49 km ENE of Antananarivo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 24 km SSE of Andapa, Madagascar | Active | |
| 98 km² | 55 km NW of Andapa, Madagascar | Active | |
| 11 km² | 49 km WNW of Iharana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 48 km W of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 49 km WNW of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 42 km WNW of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 64 km WNW of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 16 km² | 43 km E of Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar | Active | |
| 8.4 km² | 60 km SSE of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 34 km E of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 30 km E of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 48 km SSE of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 15 km² | 28 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar | Active | |
| 109 km² | 34 km SW of Iharana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 22 km² | 50 km E of Mampikony, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 37 km SSW of Antalaha, Madagascar | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 6 km NE of Mahalina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 119 km² | 19 km ENE of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 67 km² | 36 km NNW of Mananara, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 64 km WSW of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 13 km² | 37 km W of Iharana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 49 km WNW of Vohipaho, Madagascar | Active | |
| 27 km² | 48 km ENE of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 14 km² | 49 km WSW of Mananara, Madagascar | Active | |
| 45 km² | 15 km SSE of Bemaitso, Madagascar | Active | |
| 20 km² | 6 km N of Didy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 24 km WSW of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | Active | |
| 13 km² | 67 km S of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 15 km² | 32 km SSW of Antalaha, Madagascar | Active | |
| 48 km² | 21 km SSW of Bealanana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 9.9 km² | 46 km WSW of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 32 km² | 31 km W of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 59 km WNW of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 50 km² | 24 km SW of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 41 km² | 22 km ENE of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 37 km NE of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 30 km SE of Bealanana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 16 km SE of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 40 km ESE of Ambilobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.5 km² | 66 km NNW of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 57 km S of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 33 km NW of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | 49 km WNW of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 54 km NE of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 11 km² | 65 km N of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 9 km NNE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 50 km NE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 31 km² | 25 km NNE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | near Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 73 km NNE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 470 km² | 56 km NNW of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 27 km² | 38 km SW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 20 km² | 33 km WSW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 14 km² | 39 km SW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 9.1 km² | 13 km NE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 163 km² | 24 km SW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 23 km² | 33 km SE of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 38 km NNW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 88 km² | 30 km N of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 25 km² | 37 km SSW of Sitampiky, Madagascar | Active | |
| 53 km² | 37 km NE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 20 km² | 27 km NE of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 14 km² | 57 km NE of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 170 km² | 50 km NNE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 63 km² | 51 km WSW of Miandrivazo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 52 km² | 91 km NE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 29 km² | 27 km ESE of Morondava, Madagascar | Active | |
| 49 km² | 62 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 40 km WSW of Ambanja, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 42 km SW of Antsiranana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 13 km² | 38 km NNE of Antsohimbondrona, Madagascar | Active | |
| 17 km² | 27 km NE of Antsohimbondrona, Madagascar | Active | |
| 10 km² | 50 km SW of Antsiranana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 39 km NW of Iharana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 54 km S of Antsiranana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 14 km² | near Ambarakaraka, Madagascar | Active | |
| 24 km² | 31 km NE of Antsohimbondrona, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 12 km SSW of Antsiranana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 50 km E of Ambilobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 28 km² | 39 km SE of Ambanja, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 55 km WNW of Ambodivoara, Madagascar | Active | |
| 11 km² | 34 km W of Ambanja, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.1 km² | 31 km N of Maromandia, Madagascar | Active | |
| 15 km² | 33 km E of Ambilobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 45 km NNW of Maromandia, Madagascar | Active | |
| 10 km² | 17 km E of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar | Active | |
| 18 km² | 26 km E of Ambilobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 40 km² | 50 km N of Antsohimbondrona, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 41 km SW of Hell-Ville, Madagascar | Active | |
| 25 km² | 54 km SSW of Antsiranana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 10 km² | 23 km NNE of Ambilobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 26 km² | 43 km NNE of Antsohimbondrona, Madagascar | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | 45 km NW of Mahanoro, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 27 km NE of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 43 km² | 5 km ESE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 9.1 km² | 59 km ESE of Mampikony, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 18 km E of Didy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 14 km² | 28 km NW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 16 km² | 13 km SW of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 34 km SSW of Mahabe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.5 km² | 57 km WSW of Antsirabe Afovoany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 55 km SSW of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 32 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 29 km² | 19 km ESE of Soalala, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 78 km NW of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 20 km NE of Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 58 km S of Tsaratanana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 95 km ENE of Antananarivo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 26 km E of Anjozorobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 27 km NE of Anjozorobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 10.0 km² | 33 km SSE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.5 km² | 24 km E of Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 41 km SE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 14 km² | 48 km ESE of Mampikony, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.4 km² | 60 km WNW of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | Active | |
| 13 km² | 71 km S of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 14 km² | 45 km S of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 30 km N of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 13 km² | 75 km NNE of Ankazobe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 35 km SSW of Mahabe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 56 km N of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 61 km SSW of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.5 km² | 17 km E of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 48 km S of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.4 km² | 25 km NE of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | 27 km WSW of Bemaitso, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 28 km WNW of Vohibinany, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 23 km SW of Sitampiky, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 41 km NNW of Mahabe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 40 km SSE of Soalala, Madagascar | Active | |
| 50 km² | 20 km NNE of Moramanga, Madagascar | Active | |
| 24 km² | 37 km NE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 16 km NNE of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 39 km SE of Sitampiky, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 26 km ESE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 27 km W of Mahabe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 31 km² | 74 km NE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 51 km N of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 54 km S of Tsaratanana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 640 km² | 29 km NNE of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 53 km SE of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 32 km² | 46 km WSW of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 37 km ESE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 63 km SSW of Mahabe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 30 km S of Mahabe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 15 km SSW of Tsaratanana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 66 km NNE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 64 km SSW of Mahabe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 64 km SSW of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.5 km² | 49 km NE of Mananara, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | near Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 10.0 km² | 79 km NNW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 77 km ESE of Antananarivo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 37 km W of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.0 km² | 60 km N of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 6.4 km² | 35 km NNW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.0 km² | 16 km S of Sitampiky, Madagascar | Active | |
| 15 km² | 46 km E of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 34 km WSW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 44 km NNE of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.8 km² | 17 km ENE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 19 km² | 66 km N of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 73 km S of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 76 km N of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 213 km² | 42 km SW of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 9 km NE of Moramanga, Madagascar | Active | |
| 8.9 km² | 59 km N of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 20 km² | 39 km NNE of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 62 km² | 51 km NNE of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 25 km² | 29 km ENE of Boriziny, Madagascar | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 km² | 29 km NNE of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 552 km² | 48 km NNW of Ambodivoara, Madagascar | Active | |
| 470 km² | 56 km NNW of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 417 km² | 24 km ENE of Mampikony, Madagascar | Active | |
| 213 km² | 42 km SW of Befandriana, Madagascar | Active | |
| 204 km² | 93 km WSW of Toamasina, Madagascar | Active | |
| 173 km² | 35 km SSW of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 170 km² | 50 km NNE of Maintirano, Madagascar | Active | |
| 163 km² | 24 km SW of Antsalova, Madagascar | Active | |
| 153 km² | 23 km NNE of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 143 km² | 34 km ESE of Moramanga, Madagascar | Active | |
| 124 km² | 54 km NNE of Besalampy, Madagascar | Active | |
| 119 km² | 19 km ENE of Andilamena, Madagascar | Active | |
| 114 km² | 66 km ESE of Antananarivo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 109 km² | 34 km SW of Iharana, Madagascar | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 285 | 640 km² |
| 2025 | 70 | 153 km² |
Storms
Last 12 months
| Level | Location | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Tropical cyclone 02-20262027-27 – Madagascar | Inactive |
Significant events on record
| Level | Location | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Tropical cyclone 02-20262027-27 – Madagascar | Inactive |
Regions
Places
- Antananarivo
- Toamasina
- Antsirabe
- Fianarantsoa
- Toliara
- Antsohihy
- Boriziny
- Mampikony
- Bealanana
- Antsalova
- Belo sur Tsiribihina
- Sitampiky
- Ambilobe
- Morondava
- Antsohimbondrona
- Maromandia
- Miandrivazo
- Marovoay
- Maintirano
- Maroantsetra
- Andilamena
- Mahajanga
- Iharana
- Andapa
- Amparafaravola
- Ambato Boeny
- Antsiranana
- Anjozorobe
- Tsaratanana
- Mananara
- Ankazoabo
- Ambatondrazaka
- Sakaraha
- Moramanga
- Vohibinany
- Manjakandriana
- Didy
- Ambanja
- Maevatanana
- Soanierana Ivongo
- Morombe
- Ivato
- Hell-Ville
- Ambohidratrimo
- Ambodimanga II
- Sambava
- Ampahana
- Vavatenina
- Tsiroanomandidy
- Fenoarivo Atsinanana
- Antalaha
- Vohipaho
- Vangaindrano
- Ampasimanolotra
- Ambatolampy
- Marolambo
- Antanifotsy
- Ivohibe
- Imerintsiatosika
- Arivonimamo
- Ankazobe
- Ambositra
- Ambodifotatra
- Soanindrariny
- Fandriana
- Ambalavao
- Sahavato
- Mahanoro
- Ihosy
- Farafangana
- Betioky
- Betafo
- Ambatofinandrahana