Iringa
Iringa: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Iringa (Tanzania) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event13 km²17 days ago41 km ESE of Mafinga, Tanzania
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Iringa
- 17 days agoWildfire near Mafinga, Tanzania13 km² · 41 km ESE of Mafinga, Tanzania
- 18 days agoWildfire near Iringa, Tanzania13 km² · 51 km SE of Iringa, Tanzania
- 26 days agoWildfire near Mafinga, Tanzania45 km² · 95 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania
- 31 days agoWildfire near Mafinga, Tanzania78 km² · 98 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania
- 35 days agoWildfire near Iringa, Tanzania40 km² · 110 km W of Iringa, Tanzania
- 36 days agoWildfire near Mafinga, Tanzania11 km² · 44 km NW of Mafinga, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Iringa
Iringa has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M4.6 in 2001.
Satellites have detected 27 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 126 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M4.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 48 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 32 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km SW of Mafinga, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 21 km ENE of Izazi, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 32 km NE of Izazi, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 23 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2018 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.0 |
Wildfires
27 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 126 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 41 km ESE of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 51 km SE of Iringa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 95 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 78 km² | 98 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 110 km W of Iringa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 44 km NW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 36 km NNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 93 km² | 114 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 126 km² | 143 km WNW of Iringa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 88 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive |
Show all (27)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 km² | 95 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 66 km² | 34 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 70 km² | 102 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 65 km WSW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 87 km NNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 58 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 43 km NW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 150 km WNW of Iringa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 50 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 50 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 22 km SSW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 39 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 58 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 46 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 26 km SW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 65 km SSW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 48 km E of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 km² | 143 km WNW of Iringa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 93 km² | 114 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 78 km² | 98 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 70 km² | 102 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 66 km² | 34 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 58 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 95 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 50 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 110 km W of Iringa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 88 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 50 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 43 km NW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 95 km W of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 87 km NNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 58 km WNW of Mafinga, Tanzania | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 26 | 126 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 km² |