Mauritania
Mauritania: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Mauritania on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Mauritania
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Kiffa. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Mauritania. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Mauritania
- 5 h agoWildfire near Bousteila, Mauritania – active8.4 km² · 93 km SSW of Bousteila, Mauritania
- 30 h agoWildfire near Diogountourou, Mauritania – active17 km² · 7 km SSW of Diogountourou, Mauritania
- 30 h agoWildfire near Mbera, Mauritania – active17 km² · 81 km S of Mbera, Mauritania
- 31 h agoWildfire near Diogountourou, Mauritania – active9.6 km² · 21 km ESE of Diogountourou, Mauritania
- 42 h agoWildfire near El 'Ayoun, Mauritania – active7.1 km² · 85 km ESE of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania
- 2 days agoWildfire near El 'Ayoun, Mauritania15 km² · 85 km SE of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Mauritania
Mauritania has recorded 28 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1993. The strongest was M4.6 in 2012.
Satellites have detected 31 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 98 km².
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Earthquakes today: Mauritania →
28 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1993. The strongest was M4.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 77 km E of Zouerat, Mauritania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 27 km ENE of Oujeft, Mauritania | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 39 km ENE of Zouerat, Mauritania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km ESE of Zouerat, Mauritania | 15.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 59 km S of Nouadhibou, Mauritania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 20 km S of Zouerat, Mauritania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 36 km E of Zouerat, Mauritania | 15.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 69 km NW of Nouakchott, Mauritania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 38 km E of Zouerat, Mauritania | 14.4 km | |
| 4.2 | 19 km ENE of Zouerat, Mauritania | 15.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 8 km SE of Zouerat, Mauritania | 13.8 km | |
| 4.2 | 32 km E of Zouerat, Mauritania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 43 km ENE of Zouerat, Mauritania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 158 km ENE of Zouerat, Mauritania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 158 km ENE of Zouerat, Mauritania | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2021 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2014 | 7 | M4.5 |
| 2013 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2008 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.6 |
Wildfires
31 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 98 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 km² | 93 km SSW of Bousteila, Mauritania | Active | |
| 17 km² | 7 km SSW of Diogountourou, Mauritania | Active | |
| 17 km² | 81 km S of Mbera, Mauritania | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 21 km ESE of Diogountourou, Mauritania | Active | |
| 7.1 km² | 85 km ESE of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Active | |
| 15 km² | 85 km SE of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 89 km S of Mbera, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 77 km SE of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 7.7 km² | 29 km SW of Diaguily, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 101 km S of Bousteila, Mauritania | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 km² | 46 km NNE of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 75 km² | near El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 39 km SSW of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 25 km ESE of Bouly, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 89 km SSW of Mbera, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 19 km NE of Diogountourou, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 24 km WSW of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 92 km SSW of Mbera, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 56 km SE of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 19 km SSE of Bouly, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 81 km S of Mbera, Mauritania | Active | |
| 17 km² | 31 km S of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 7 km SSW of Diogountourou, Mauritania | Active | |
| 17 km² | 34 km ESE of El 'Ayoun, Mauritania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 76 km NE of Vassala, Mauritania | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 27 | 53 km² |
| 2025 | 4 | 98 km² |