Atsimo-Andrefana
Atsimo-Andrefana: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Atsimo-Andrefana (Madagascar) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event16 km²10 h ago46 km E of Morombe, Madagascar
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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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.
Recent events in Atsimo-Andrefana
- 10 h agoWildfire near Morombe, Madagascar – active16 km² · 46 km E of Morombe, Madagascar
- 10 h agoWildfire near Ankazoabo, Madagascar – active12 km² · near Ankazoabo, Madagascar
- 34 h agoWildfire near Morombe, Madagascar – active52 km² · 91 km NE of Morombe, Madagascar
- 34 h agoWildfire near Morombe, Madagascar – active49 km² · 62 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar
- 35 h agoWildfire near Morombe, Madagascar – active7.9 km² · 32 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar
- 35 h agoWildfire near Morombe, Madagascar – active31 km² · 74 km NE of Morombe, Madagascar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Atsimo-Andrefana
Atsimo-Andrefana has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.4 in 1982.
Satellites have detected 23 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 52 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.4.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 275 km WNW of Morombe, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 30 km SSW of Toliara, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 61 km E of Toliara, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 280 km NW of Morombe, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 292 km NW of Morombe, Madagascar | 10.0 km | |
| 3.6 | 17 km WNW of Ampanihy, Madagascar | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2023 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2007 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1982 | 1 | M5.4 |
Wildfires
23 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 52 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 46 km E of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 12 km² | near Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 52 km² | 91 km NE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 49 km² | 62 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 32 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 31 km² | 74 km NE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 10.0 km² | 79 km NNW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 68 km SSE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 48 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 43 km SE of Toliara, Madagascar | Active |
Show all (55)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 km² | 39 km ESE of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | 29 km N of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.2 km² | 41 km E of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.9 km² | 78 km WNW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 49 km ENE of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 7.4 km² | 77 km E of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.9 km² | 43 km NE of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 42 km SSW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 28 km NW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 7.7 km² | 66 km E of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | 78 km NNW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 9.5 km² | 53 km WNW of Sakaraha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 64 km W of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.5 km² | 38 km E of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 65 km W of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.9 km² | 54 km ESE of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 30 km NW of Sakaraha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 14 km SE of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 7.9 km² | 60 km ESE of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.7 km² | 61 km NW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 60 km NW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 86 km NNW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 58 km NW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 10.0 km² | 65 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 46 km NW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 78 km N of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 55 km SE of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 69 km WNW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 40 km ENE of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 60 km N of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 33 km ENE of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 53 km NW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 87 km S of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 7.6 km² | 59 km WNW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 55 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 54 km NNE of Toliara, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 35 km SW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 26 km NNW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 61 km WNW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 32 km SW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 44 km NE of Toliara, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 64 km N of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 39 km NE of Toliara, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 65 km NNE of Toliara, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 32 km NNW of Sakaraha, Madagascar | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 km² | 91 km NE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 50 km² | 35 km SW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 62 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 35 km² | 14 km SE of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 64 km N of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 42 km SSW of Beroroha, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 74 km NE of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 28 km² | 28 km NW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 65 km NNE of Toliara, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 49 km ENE of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 61 km WNW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 26 km NNW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 55 km ENE of Morombe, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 46 km E of Morombe, Madagascar | Active | |
| 13 km² | 32 km SW of Ankazoabo, Madagascar | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 20 | 52 km² |
| 2025 | 3 | 49 km² |