Central District
Central District: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Central District (Botswana) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event2,760 acres3 h ago17 mi NNW of Gweta, Botswana
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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.
Recent events in Central District
- 3 h agoWildfire near Gweta, Botswana – active2,760 acres · 17 mi NNW of Gweta, Botswana
- 3 h agoWildfire near Gweta, Botswana – active1,248 acres · 48 mi NNW of Gweta, Botswana
- 3 h agoWildfire near Tonota, Botswana – active1,549 acres · 11 mi E of Tonota, Botswana
- 3 h agoWildfire near Tutume, Botswana – active10,504 acres · 24 mi W of Tutume, Botswana
- 3 h agoWildfire near Gweta, Botswana – active2,580 acres · 22 mi ENE of Gweta, Botswana
- 3 h agoWildfire near Gweta, Botswana – active8,352 acres · 36 mi NNW of Gweta, Botswana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Central District
Central District has recorded 14 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M6.5 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 53 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 44,412 acres.
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
14 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M6.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 92 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 18.0 mi | |
| 5.0 | 86 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 58 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 88 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 90 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 86 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 8.9 mi | |
| 4.7 | 85 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 10.1 mi | |
| 4.6 | 86 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 9.3 mi | |
| 4.5 | 31 mi SW of Shoshong, Botswana | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 14 mi W of Mookane, Botswana | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.2 | 87 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.2 | 40 mi NNE of Sua, Botswana | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.0 | 86 mi SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | 9.9 mi | |
| 3.6 | 11 mi W of Shoshong, Botswana | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2017 | 10 | M6.5 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.2 |
Wildfires
53 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 44,412 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,760 acres | 17 mi NNW of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 1,248 acres | 48 mi NNW of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 1,549 acres | 11 mi E of Tonota, Botswana | Active | |
| 10,504 acres | 24 mi W of Tutume, Botswana | Active | |
| 2,580 acres | 22 mi ENE of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 8,352 acres | 36 mi NNW of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 21,360 acres | 61 mi SSW of Xumo, Botswana | Active | |
| 909 acres | 69 mi SSW of Xumo, Botswana | Active | |
| 4,048 acres | 51 mi SW of Xumo, Botswana | Active | |
| 3,007 acres | 22 mi ESE of Tonota, Botswana | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44,412 acres | 11 mi NNW of Sua, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 35,744 acres | 36 mi W of Xumo, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 24,977 acres | 23 mi NW of Sua, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 21,360 acres | 61 mi SSW of Xumo, Botswana | Active | |
| 17,851 acres | 52 mi N of Serowe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 16,413 acres | 21 mi ESE of Gweta, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 15,765 acres | 61 mi WSW of Xumo, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 12,345 acres | 31 mi WNW of Gweta, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 10,504 acres | 24 mi W of Tutume, Botswana | Active | |
| 10,289 acres | 97 mi SW of Xumo, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 9,402 acres | 11 mi SW of Mopipi, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 9,402 acres | 35 mi NW of Gweta, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 8,352 acres | 36 mi NNW of Gweta, Botswana | Active | |
| 7,851 acres | 41 mi NNW of Sua, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 7,512 acres | 8 mi N of Sua, Botswana | Inactive |