Niger
Niger: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Niger on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event7.1 km²10 h ago10 km SE of Tera, Niger
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
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
Very low lightning
Low lightning
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Tomorrow
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Day after
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Forecast for the area around: Niamey. 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: Niger. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Niger
- 10 h agoWildfire near Tera, Niger – active7.1 km² · 10 km SE of Tera, Niger
- 10 h agoWildfire near Maradi, Niger – active10 km² · 56 km SSW of Maradi, Niger
- 10 h agoWildfire near Falmey, Niger – active13 km² · 51 km SW of Falmey, Niger
- 10 h agoWildfire near Falmey, Niger – active7.7 km² · 28 km W of Falmey, Niger
- 10 h agoWildfire near Tera, Niger – active20 km² · 42 km W of Tera, Niger
- 11 h agoWildfire near Maradi, Niger – active7.1 km² · 42 km WSW of Maradi, Niger
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Niger
Niger has recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2017. The strongest was M4.6 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 35 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 45 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 2017. 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 | 194 km NNW of Fachi, Niger | 10.0 km |
Wildfires
35 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 45 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 km² | 10 km SE of Tera, Niger | Active | |
| 10 km² | 56 km SSW of Maradi, Niger | Active | |
| 13 km² | 51 km SW of Falmey, Niger | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 28 km W of Falmey, Niger | Active | |
| 20 km² | 42 km W of Tera, Niger | Active | |
| 7.1 km² | 42 km WSW of Maradi, Niger | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 43 km WNW of Dogondoutchi, Niger | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 37 km SSW of Maradi, Niger | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 43 km WSW of Falmey, Niger | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 12 km NW of Tera, Niger | Active |
Show all (56)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 19 km NW of Mehana, Niger | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 25 km SSW of Falmey, Niger | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 67 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 60 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 17 km S of Bankilare, Niger | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 99 km NW of Ngourti, Niger | Active | |
| 17 km² | 58 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 56 km WSW of Maradi, Niger | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 11 km NW of Mehana, Niger | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 68 km E of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 57 km S of Falmey, Niger | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 29 km ESE of Nguigmi, Niger | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 38 km ESE of Nguigmi, Niger | Active | |
| 24 km² | 28 km NNE of Tera, Niger | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 24 km SW of Tera, Niger | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 49 km SSW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 65 km S of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 44 km SW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 26 km ESE of Ayorou, Niger | Inactive | |
| 6.0 km² | 44 km WSW of Maradi, Niger | Inactive | |
| 6.8 km² | 39 km SW of Maradi, Niger | Inactive | |
| 7.1 km² | 75 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 47 km SW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 28 km SW of Guidan Roumdji, Niger | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 67 km NNE of Goudoumaria, Niger | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 17 km SE of Bankilare, Niger | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 56 km S of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 34 km W of Ouallam, Niger | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 38 km NNW of Filingue, Niger | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 20 km WNW of Mehana, Niger | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 48 km WSW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 41 km SSW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 23 km W of Mehana, Niger | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 60 km SSW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 38 km SW of Tera, Niger | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 50 km SW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 72 km SSW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 23 km NNE of Mehana, Niger | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 148 km NE of Zinder, Niger | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 58 km NW of Aderbissinat, Niger | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 62 km SW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 13 km SW of Mehana, Niger | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 31 km SW of Tera, Niger | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 40 km WSW of Tera, Niger | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 74 km SSW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 14 km SSW of Bosso, Niger | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 km² | 23 km NNE of Mehana, Niger | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 50 km SW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 62 km SW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 60 km SSW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 40 km WSW of Tera, Niger | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 148 km NE of Zinder, Niger | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 26 km ESE of Ayorou, Niger | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 65 km S of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 34 km W of Ouallam, Niger | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 28 km NNE of Tera, Niger | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 38 km NNW of Filingue, Niger | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 19 km NW of Mehana, Niger | Active | |
| 20 km² | 44 km SW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 42 km W of Tera, Niger | Active | |
| 19 km² | 72 km SSW of Falmey, Niger | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 22 | 30 km² |
| 2025 | 13 | 45 km² |