Mara
Mara: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Mara (Tanzania) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Mara
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Mara
- 29 days agoWildfire near Mugumu, Tanzania73 km² · 88 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania
- 31 days agoWildfire near Mugumu, Tanzania21 km² · 83 km SSE of Mugumu, Tanzania
- 39 days agoWildfire near Mugumu, Tanzania26 km² · 87 km SSE of Mugumu, Tanzania
- 42 days agoWildfire near Mugumu, Tanzania23 km² · 87 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania
- 46 days agoWildfire near Mugumu, Tanzania20 km² · 92 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania
- 64 days agoWildfire near Mugumu, Tanzania15 km² · 90 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Mara
Mara has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2002. The strongest was M5.2 in 2002.
Satellites have detected 68 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 73 km².
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6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2002. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 33 km ENE of Mugumu, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 77 km N of Musoma, Tanzania | 24.7 km | |
| 4.6 | 103 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 38 km NE of Bunda, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 22 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2022 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2002 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
68 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 73 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 km² | 88 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 83 km SSE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 87 km SSE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 87 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 92 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 90 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 57 km ESE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 44 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 71 km ESE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 54 km SE of Bunda, Tanzania | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 km² | 88 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 60 km² | 76 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 57 km² | 31 km SE of Bunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 34 km NE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 92 km ESE of Bunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 51 km ESE of Bunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 65 km ESE of Bunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 80 km SSE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 69 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 79 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 47 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 87 km SSE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 61 km ENE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 76 km S of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 44 km SE of Mugumu, Tanzania | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 67 | 73 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 km² |