Gabon
Gabon: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Gabon on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event890 acres15 h ago50 mi S of Port-Gentil, Gabon
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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: Port-Gentil. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Mouila
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Owendo
Forecast for the area around: Gabon. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Gabon
- 15 h agoWildfire near Port-Gentil, Gabon – active890 acres · 50 mi S of Port-Gentil, Gabon
- 15 h agoWildfire near Omboue, Gabon – active1,913 acres · 15 mi S of Omboue, Gabon
- 15 h agoWildfire near Port-Gentil, Gabon – active1,964 acres · near Port-Gentil, Gabon
- 15 h agoWildfire near Owendo, Gabon – active2,016 acres · 9 mi NE of Owendo, Gabon
- 15 h agoWildfire near Koulamoutou, Gabon – active1,329 acres · 45 mi WNW of Koulamoutou, Gabon
- 15 h agoWildfire near Lastoursville, Gabon – active1,530 acres · 28 mi WNW of Lastoursville, Gabon
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Gabon
Gabon has recorded 13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.5 in 2022.
Satellites have detected 9 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 10,282 acres.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 43 mi N of Lastoursville, Gabon | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 22 mi S of Lambarene, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.3 | 21 mi NW of Fougamou, Gabon | 5.0 mi | |
| 5.2 | 25 mi W of Fougamou, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 24 mi NNW of Lastoursville, Gabon | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.7 | 25 mi S of Lambarene, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 27 mi S of Lambarene, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 19 mi S of Lambarene, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 30 mi SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 25 mi S of Lambarene, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 39 mi W of Fougamou, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 32 mi SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 25 mi SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.2 | 43 mi N of Lastoursville, Gabon | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2022 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 2021 | 7 | M5.3 |
| 1976 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
9 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 10,282 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 890 acres | 50 mi S of Port-Gentil, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,913 acres | 15 mi S of Omboue, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,964 acres | near Port-Gentil, Gabon | Active | |
| 2,016 acres | 9 mi NE of Owendo, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,329 acres | 45 mi WNW of Koulamoutou, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,530 acres | 28 mi WNW of Lastoursville, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,915 acres | 31 mi S of Mitzic, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,433 acres | near Booue, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,134 acres | 20 mi SSW of Booue, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,285 acres | 34 mi SSE of Mitzic, Gabon | Active |
Show all (33)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,285 acres | 18 mi WSW of Ovan, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,480 acres | 22 mi N of Booue, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,038 acres | 28 mi SE of Makokou, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,087 acres | 19 mi SE of Booue, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,038 acres | 64 mi SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 6,966 acres | 82 mi SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,631 acres | near Port-Gentil, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,925 acres | 60 mi SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,038 acres | 47 mi ESE of Makokou, Gabon | Active | |
| 939 acres | 44 mi NE of Makokou, Gabon | Active | |
| 1,329 acres | 80 mi SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 2,221 acres | 3 mi W of Port-Gentil, Gabon | Active | |
| 2,021 acres | 49 mi N of Gamba, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 741 acres | 45 mi ENE of Port-Gentil, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 2,303 acres | 30 mi SE of Ndende, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 4,260 acres | 58 mi SE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 10,282 acres | 60 mi SE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 3,818 acres | 68 mi SSE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 4,408 acres | 8 mi WSW of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 2,693 acres | 14 mi SSE of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 4,260 acres | 52 mi ESE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 4,211 acres | 40 mi ESE of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 2,644 acres | 39 mi NE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,282 acres | 60 mi SE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 6,966 acres | 82 mi SSW of Lambarene, Gabon | Active | |
| 4,408 acres | 8 mi WSW of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 4,260 acres | 58 mi SE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 4,260 acres | 52 mi ESE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 4,211 acres | 40 mi ESE of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 3,818 acres | 68 mi SSE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 2,693 acres | 14 mi SSE of Lekoni, Gabon | Inactive | |
| 2,644 acres | 39 mi NE of Franceville, Gabon | Inactive |