Burundi
Burundi: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Burundi on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event3,143 acres54 days ago66 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi
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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.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Bujumbura. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Gitega
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Kayanza
Forecast for the area around: Burundi. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Burundi
- 54 days agoWildfire near Bujumbura, Burundi3,143 acres · 66 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi
- 56 days agoWildfire near Bujumbura, Burundi2,990 acres · 78 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi
- 56 days agoWildfire near Bujumbura, Burundi4,853 acres · 70 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi
- 56 days agoWildfire near Bujumbura, Burundi4,208 acres · 69 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi
- 56 days agoWildfire near Bujumbura, Burundi12,039 acres · 40 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi
- 56 days agoWildfire near Rumonge, Burundi83,492 acres · 55 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Burundi
Burundi has recorded 24 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.3 in 1978.
Satellites have detected 29 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 83,492 acres.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
24 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 30 mi SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 7 mi WNW of Rumonge, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 26 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 26 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 7 mi SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 60 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 27 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.8 | 31 mi ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 10 mi S of Bujumbura, Burundi | 13.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 26 mi SW of Vyanda, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 24 mi SE of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 36 mi NNE of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 14 mi E of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 90 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 11 mi ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 69 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2025 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2004 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1990 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1978 | 1 | M5.3 |
Wildfires
29 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 83,492 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,143 acres | 66 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 2,990 acres | 78 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 4,853 acres | 70 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 4,208 acres | 69 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 12,039 acres | 40 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 83,492 acres | 55 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 4,359 acres | 48 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 12,961 acres | 68 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 2,787 acres | 92 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 8,567 acres | 90 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive |
Show all (29)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,046 acres | 52 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 10,292 acres | 71 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 11,505 acres | 71 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 2,748 acres | 45 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 4,013 acres | 50 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 9,296 acres | 64 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 3,079 acres | 53 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 27,026 acres | 57 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 3,225 acres | 72 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 8,500 acres | 52 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,325 acres | 52 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 4,347 acres | 45 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,328 acres | 51 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 3,371 acres | 74 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,913 acres | 58 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 6,837 acres | 46 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 2,639 acres | 49 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 4,542 acres | 43 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,814 acres | 60 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83,492 acres | 55 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 27,026 acres | 57 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 12,961 acres | 68 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 12,039 acres | 40 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 11,505 acres | 71 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 10,292 acres | 71 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 9,296 acres | 64 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 8,567 acres | 90 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 8,500 acres | 52 mi WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 6,837 acres | 46 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,913 acres | 58 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,814 acres | 60 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,328 acres | 51 mi SW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,325 acres | 52 mi SW of Rumonge, Burundi | Inactive | |
| 5,046 acres | 52 mi SSW of Bujumbura, Burundi | Inactive |