Mbeya
Mbeya: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Mbeya (Tanzania) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event12 km²26 h ago29 km SE of Dunda, Tanzania
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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)
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 Mbeya
- 26 h agoWildfire near Dunda, Tanzania – active12 km² · 29 km SE of Dunda, Tanzania
- 26 h agoWildfire near Chimala, Tanzania – active5.9 km² · 30 km ESE of Chimala, Tanzania
- 26 h agoWildfire near Kyela, Tanzania – active46 km² · 30 km SW of Kyela, Tanzania
- 26 h agoWildfire near Makongolosi, Tanzania – active4.1 km² · 96 km N of Makongolosi, Tanzania
- 26 h agoWildfire near Mbeya, Tanzania – active223 km² · 76 km S of Mbeya, Tanzania
- 26 h agoWildfire near Kyela, Tanzania – active8.6 km² · 11 km SW of Kyela, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Mbeya
Mbeya has recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M5.1 in 1985.
Satellites have detected 38 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 571 km².
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15 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 68 km W of Mbeya, Tanzania | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 94 km W of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 98 km W of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km SSW of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km W of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | 7.4 km | |
| 4.4 | 21 km SW of Katumba, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | near Mwaya, Tanzania | 27.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 10 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 114 km NW of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 72 km S of Mbeya, Tanzania | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1985 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1984 | 2 | M4.6 |
Wildfires
38 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 571 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 29 km SE of Dunda, Tanzania | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 30 km ESE of Chimala, Tanzania | Active | |
| 46 km² | 30 km SW of Kyela, Tanzania | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 96 km N of Makongolosi, Tanzania | Active | |
| 223 km² | 76 km S of Mbeya, Tanzania | Active | |
| 8.6 km² | 11 km SW of Kyela, Tanzania | Active | |
| 13 km² | 58 km ESE of Katumba, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 59 km ESE of Katumba, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 50 km NNW of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 31 km SW of Katumba, Tanzania | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 571 km² | 47 km N of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 223 km² | 76 km S of Mbeya, Tanzania | Active | |
| 129 km² | 54 km NE of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 100 km² | 108 km NNW of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 80 km² | 40 km NNE of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | near Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 46 km² | 30 km SW of Kyela, Tanzania | Active | |
| 43 km² | 61 km N of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 90 km NNW of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 30 km NNE of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 59 km ESE of Katumba, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 62 km ESE of Katumba, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 120 km NNW of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 31 km SW of Katumba, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 124 km NNW of Dunda, Tanzania | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 37 | 571 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 13 km² |