Réunion
Réunion: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Réunion on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Réunion
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Saint-Pierre. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Saint-Paul
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Saint-Paul
Forecast for the area around: Réunion. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Réunion
- 217 days agoWildfire near Le Tampon, Réunion20 km² · 24 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion
- 228 days agoWildfire near Le Tampon, Réunion28 km² · 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion
- 232 days agoWildfire near Le Tampon, Réunion18 km² · 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion
- 237 days agoWildfire near Le Tampon, Réunion35 km² · 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion
- 242 days agoWildfire near Le Tampon, Réunion27 km² · 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion
- 247 days agoWildfire near Le Tampon, Réunion14 km² · 25 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Réunion
Réunion has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2007. The strongest was M5.3 in 2007.
Satellites have detected 10 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 35 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
2 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2007. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 18 km NE of Le Tampon, Réunion | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 109 km ENE of Le Tampon, Réunion | 14.1 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2018 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2007 | 1 | M5.3 |
Wildfires
10 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 35 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 24 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 25 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 24 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 23 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 23 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 23 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 km² | 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 23 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 24 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 26 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 25 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 23 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 24 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 23 km E of Le Tampon, Réunion | Inactive |