Katavi
Katavi: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Katavi (Tanzania) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event17 km²2 days ago82 km ESE of Inyonga, 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 Katavi
- 2 days agoWildfire near Inyonga, Tanzania17 km² · 82 km ESE of Inyonga, Tanzania
- 33 days agoWildfire near Mpanda, Tanzania35 km² · 107 km NE of Mpanda, Tanzania
- 33 days agoWildfire near Mpanda, Tanzania37 km² · 52 km S of Mpanda, Tanzania
- 39 days agoWildfire near Mpanda, Tanzania11 km² · 117 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania
- 40 days agoWildfire near Mpanda, Tanzania10 km² · 79 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania
- 45 days agoWildfire near Mpanda, Tanzania11 km² · 90 km SE of Mpanda, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Katavi
Katavi has recorded 26 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.7 in 1985.
Satellites have detected 63 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 76 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
26 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.7.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 71 km SSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 39 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 25.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 46 km NW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 62 km SSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 21 km SSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 30 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 15 km SW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 40 km SW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 44 km SW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 16 km S of Mpanda, Tanzania | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 24 km SW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | near Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 36 km S of Karema, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 86 km SSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km NNW of Karema, Tanzania | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2022 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2019 | 1 | M5.4 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2017 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2001 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1985 | 2 | M5.7 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1982 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.4 |
Wildfires
63 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 76 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | 82 km ESE of Inyonga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 107 km NE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 52 km S of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 117 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 79 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 90 km SE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 77 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 63 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 59 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 72 km² | 107 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 km² | 54 km S of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 72 km² | 107 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 75 km E of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 59 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 93 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 51 km SSE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 52 km S of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 59 km SSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 107 km NE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 81 km NE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 84 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 98 km ENE of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 35 km SSW of Inyonga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 68 km S of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 51 km S of Mpanda, Tanzania | Inactive |