Namibia
Namibia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Namibia on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event3,442 acres11 h ago74 mi SW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
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.
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Forecast for the area around: Keetmanshoop. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Gobabis
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Windhoek
- Tomorrow: Lightning – Very high lightning · Katima Mulilo
Forecast for the area around: Namibia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Namibia
- 11 h agoWildfire near Katima Mulilo, Namibia – active3,442 acres · 74 mi SW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia
- 22 h agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia – active1,408 acres · 53 mi N of Ekongo, Namibia
- 22 h agoWildfire near Nkurenkuru, Namibia – active2,340 acres · 24 mi NE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia
- 22 h agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia – active3,193 acres · 55 mi NNE of Ekongo, Namibia
- 22 h agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia – active2,861 acres · 75 mi ENE of Ekongo, Namibia
- 22 h agoWildfire near Rundu, Namibia – active17,011 acres · 75 mi SSE of Rundu, Namibia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Namibia
Namibia has recorded 28 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.4 in 2021.
Satellites have detected 284 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 230,502 acres.
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
28 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M5.4.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 9 mi SW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 14 mi SW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 18 mi SW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 3.7 mi | |
| 5.1 | 17 mi NNE of Uis, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 14 mi SW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 21 mi N of Khorixas, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 15 mi SW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 36 mi SE of Rehoboth, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 9 mi SW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 13 mi SSW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 16 mi SW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 21 mi SW of Kamanjab, Namibia | 7.0 mi | |
| 4.8 | 36 mi WNW of Khorixas, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 36 mi WSW of Osire, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 15 mi SW of Otavi, Namibia | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.7 | 30 mi NW of Khorixas, Namibia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 33 mi NW of Khorixas, Namibia | 7.6 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2022 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2021 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2018 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2016 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2009 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2008 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1993 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1992 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.8 |
Wildfires
284 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 230,502 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,442 acres | 74 mi SW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Active | |
| 1,408 acres | 53 mi N of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 2,340 acres | 24 mi NE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Active | |
| 3,193 acres | 55 mi NNE of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 2,861 acres | 75 mi ENE of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 17,011 acres | 75 mi SSE of Rundu, Namibia | Active | |
| 6,383 acres | 21 mi W of Rundu, Namibia | Active | |
| 1,347 acres | 52 mi SSE of Rundu, Namibia | Active | |
| 5,219 acres | 89 mi E of Grootfontein, Namibia | Active | |
| 2,268 acres | 80 mi ENE of Grootfontein, Namibia | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230,502 acres | 43 mi SW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 142,407 acres | 41 mi NW of Tsumkwe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 74,571 acres | 86 mi N of Otjiwarongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 71,838 acres | 31 mi S of Ndiyona, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 66,802 acres | 26 mi S of Rundu, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 48,895 acres | 57 mi NE of Ndiyona, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 43,831 acres | 57 mi SSW of Omuthiya, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 41,360 acres | 29 mi NW of Tsumkwe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 34,997 acres | 16 mi SW of Ndiyona, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 33,250 acres | 60 mi N of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 26,954 acres | 17 mi SSW of Otavi, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 25,822 acres | 83 mi SSW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 22,319 acres | 65 mi SW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 20,374 acres | 29 mi SSW of Ondangwa East, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 19,556 acres | 66 mi ENE of Otjinene, Namibia | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 281 | 230,502 acres |
| 2025 | 3 | 17,638 acres |