Pwani
Pwani: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Pwani (Tanzania) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event30 km²9 h ago12 km N of Kibiti, 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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Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
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 Pwani
- 9 h agoWildfire near Kibiti, Tanzania – active30 km² · 12 km N of Kibiti, Tanzania
- 9 h agoWildfire near Kibaha, Tanzania – active12 km² · 74 km S of Kibaha, Tanzania
- 9 h agoWildfire near Kibiti, Tanzania – active115 km² · 21 km NW of Kibiti, Tanzania
- 9 h agoWildfire near Kibaha, Tanzania – active3.6 km² · 81 km S of Kibaha, Tanzania
- 9 h agoWildfire near Ikwiriri, Tanzania – active362 km² · 60 km S of Ikwiriri, Tanzania
- 9 h agoWildfire near Ikwiriri, Tanzania – active7.5 km² · 17 km NE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Pwani
Pwani has recorded 10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.3 in 2026.
Satellites have detected 14 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 362 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 48 km SE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 48 km SE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 86 km SSW of Kibaha, Tanzania | 33.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 69 km WSW of Utete, Tanzania | 14.5 km | |
| 4.9 | 61 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 46 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 58 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | 33.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 43 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 92 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 111 km SW of Utete, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 59 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1999 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1977 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
14 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 362 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 km² | 12 km N of Kibiti, Tanzania | Active | |
| 12 km² | 74 km S of Kibaha, Tanzania | Active | |
| 115 km² | 21 km NW of Kibiti, Tanzania | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 81 km S of Kibaha, Tanzania | Active | |
| 362 km² | 60 km S of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 17 km NE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 44 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 30 km² | 53 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 17 km² | 52 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 17 km² | 17 km N of Utete, Tanzania | Active |
Show all (33)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 km² | 44 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 66 km S of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 9.1 km² | 49 km S of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 66 km SSE of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 48 km S of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 19 km S of Maneromango, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 16 km SE of Bungu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 14 km WSW of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 6.1 km² | 16 km ENE of Bungu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 9.2 km² | 49 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 28 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 14 km SSW of Maneromango, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 66 km S of Kibaha, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 4.4 km² | 62 km S of Kibaha, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 48 km SE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 5.8 km² | 29 km SE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 60 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 12 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 11 km SW of Bagamoyo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 69 km SW of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 68 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 79 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 11 km SE of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 km² | 60 km S of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 115 km² | 21 km NW of Kibiti, Tanzania | Active | |
| 30 km² | 53 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 30 km² | 12 km N of Kibiti, Tanzania | Active | |
| 25 km² | 28 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 69 km SW of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 52 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Active | |
| 17 km² | 17 km N of Utete, Tanzania | Active | |
| 16 km² | 79 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 60 km SSE of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 11 km SE of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 68 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 74 km S of Kibaha, Tanzania | Active | |
| 10 km² | 48 km S of Ikwiriri, Tanzania | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 9 | 362 km² |
| 2025 | 5 | 30 km² |