Western Province
Western Province: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Western Province (Rwanda) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event621 km²20 h ago33 km N of Gisenyi, Rwanda
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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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)
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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.
Recent events in Western Province
- 20 h agoWildfire near Gisenyi, Rwanda – active621 km² · 33 km N of Gisenyi, Rwanda
- 33 days agoWildfire near Gisenyi, Rwanda11 km² · 37 km NNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda
- 73 days agoWildfire near Gisenyi, Rwanda11 km² · 58 km WSW of Gisenyi, Rwanda
- 4.3248 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Gisenyi, Rwanda108 km WNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda
- 4.2249 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Gisenyi, Rwanda77 km WNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Western Province
Western Province has recorded 57 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.5 in 2002.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 621 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
57 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 108 km WNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 77 km WNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 34 km WSW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 36 km NW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 99 km W of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 94 km W of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 25 km WSW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 31 km W of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 84 km WNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 102 km W of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 33.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 56 km WNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 34 km W of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 20 km NE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 84 km WNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 18 km NW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 27 km SW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2021 | 20 | M4.7 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2016 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2002 | 19 | M5.5 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1995 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1983 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1982 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.8 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 621 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 km² | 33 km N of Gisenyi, Rwanda | Active | |
| 11 km² | 37 km NNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 58 km WSW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 km² | 33 km N of Gisenyi, Rwanda | Active | |
| 11 km² | 58 km WSW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 37 km NNW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | Inactive |