French Guiana
French Guiana: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in French Guiana on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – French Guiana
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Cayenne. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Cayenne
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Cayenne
Forecast for the area around: French Guiana. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in French Guiana
- 10 h agoWildfire near Maripasoula, French Guiana – active64 km² · 269 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana
- 22 h agoWildfire near Maripasoula, French Guiana – active20 km² · 253 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana
- 33 h agoWildfire near Apatou, French Guiana – active4.8 km² · 28 km WSW of Apatou, French Guiana
- 33 h agoWildfire near Maripasoula, French Guiana – active14 km² · 299 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana
- 33 h agoWildfire near Mana, French Guiana – active14 km² · 16 km SE of Mana, French Guiana
- 34 h agoWildfire near Apatou, French Guiana – active63 km² · 5 km ENE of Apatou, French Guiana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About French Guiana
French Guiana has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2006. The strongest was M5.0 in 2006.
Satellites have detected 16 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 246 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: French Guiana →
4 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2006. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 50 km SE of Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 251 km SSW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | 14.1 km | |
| 4.4 | 193 km NNE of Awala-Yalimapo, French Guiana | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 20 km E of Kourou, French Guiana | 11.8 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2017 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2006 | 1 | M5.0 |
Wildfires
16 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 246 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 km² | 269 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Active | |
| 20 km² | 253 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 28 km WSW of Apatou, French Guiana | Active | |
| 14 km² | 299 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Active | |
| 14 km² | 16 km SE of Mana, French Guiana | Active | |
| 63 km² | 5 km ENE of Apatou, French Guiana | Active | |
| 40 km² | 14 km SW of Mana, French Guiana | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 14 km WNW of Sinnamary, French Guiana | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 28 km NNE of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana | Active | |
| 20 km² | 26 km N of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana | Active |
Show all (27)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 km² | 282 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 255 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 33 km SSW of Matoury, French Guiana | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 15 km WSW of Macouria, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 50 km SE of Matoury, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | 8 km NW of Macouria, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 5.7 km² | near Sinnamary, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 17 km S of Kourou, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 288 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 7 km ESE of Sinnamary, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 246 km² | 263 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 284 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 298 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 291 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 286 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 261 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 262 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246 km² | 263 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 64 km² | 269 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Active | |
| 63 km² | 5 km ENE of Apatou, French Guiana | Active | |
| 40 km² | 14 km SW of Mana, French Guiana | Active | |
| 26 km² | 288 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 284 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 286 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 26 km N of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana | Active | |
| 20 km² | 253 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Active | |
| 15 km² | 298 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 16 km SE of Mana, French Guiana | Active | |
| 14 km² | 299 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Active | |
| 14 km² | 261 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 262 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 291 km SW of Maripasoula, French Guiana | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 14 | 246 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 14 km² |