Liberia
Liberia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Liberia on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Liberia
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Monrovia. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Greenville
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Pleebo City
Forecast for the area around: Liberia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Liberia
- 10 h agoWildfire near Foya Kamara, Liberia – active825 acres · 24 mi SE of Foya Kamara, Liberia
- 10 h agoWildfire near New Yekepa, Liberia – active1,656 acres · 9 mi NE of New Yekepa, Liberia
- 187 days agoWildfire near Gbarnga, Liberia5,449 acres · 18 mi S of Gbarnga, Liberia
- 187 days agoWildfire near Gbarnga, Liberia2,676 acres · 17 mi SSE of Gbarnga, Liberia
- 187 days agoWildfire near Sanniquellie, Liberia7,776 acres · 8 mi S of Sanniquellie, Liberia
- 202 days agoWildfire near Gbarnga, Liberia4,621 acres · 15 mi ESE of Gbarnga, Liberia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Liberia
Liberia has recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1995. The strongest was M4.5 in 1995.
Satellites have detected 32 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 31,313 acres.
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 1995. The strongest was M4.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 34 mi NNW of Monrovia, Liberia | 6.2 mi |
Wildfires
32 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 31,313 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 acres | 24 mi SE of Foya Kamara, Liberia | Active | |
| 1,656 acres | 9 mi NE of New Yekepa, Liberia | Active | |
| 5,449 acres | 18 mi S of Gbarnga, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 2,676 acres | 17 mi SSE of Gbarnga, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 7,776 acres | 8 mi S of Sanniquellie, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 4,621 acres | 15 mi ESE of Gbarnga, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 3,598 acres | 8 mi SW of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 3,652 acres | 37 mi NE of Buchanan, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 3,462 acres | 24 mi ESE of Buchanan, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 2,535 acres | 32 mi SE of Buchanan, Liberia | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31,313 acres | 14 mi W of Voinjama, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 10,287 acres | 11 mi NNW of Zorzor, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 10,191 acres | 8 mi NNW of Zorzor, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 9,659 acres | near Zorzor, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 8,192 acres | 13 mi E of Foya Kamara, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 7,776 acres | 8 mi S of Sanniquellie, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 5,449 acres | 18 mi S of Gbarnga, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 5,441 acres | 8 mi NE of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 5,110 acres | 23 mi S of Gbarnga, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 4,621 acres | 15 mi ESE of Gbarnga, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 4,510 acres | 14 mi SSE of Foya Kamara, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 4,507 acres | 7 mi SW of Voinjama, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 4,319 acres | 12 mi NW of Zorzor, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 4,176 acres | 11 mi ENE of New Yekepa, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 4,124 acres | 15 mi NNW of Zorzor, Liberia | Inactive |