Ruvuma
Ruvuma: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Ruvuma (Tanzania) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event25 km²6 h ago62 km NE of Songea, 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)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
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 Ruvuma
- 6 h agoWildfire near Songea, Tanzania – active25 km² · 62 km NE of Songea, Tanzania
- 30 h agoWildfire near Tunduru, Tanzania – active6.0 km² · 63 km SSW of Tunduru, Tanzania
- 30 h agoWildfire near Songea, Tanzania – active11 km² · 48 km NNW of Songea, Tanzania
- 30 h agoWildfire near Tunduru, Tanzania – active14 km² · 64 km NW of Tunduru, Tanzania
- 31 h agoWildfire near Mahanje, Tanzania – active4.7 km² · 16 km SE of Mahanje, Tanzania
- 31 h agoWildfire near Mahanje, Tanzania – active34 km² · 6 km NNW of Mahanje, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ruvuma
Ruvuma has recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.0 in 2024.
Satellites have detected 142 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 206 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | near Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 12 km SSW of Liuli, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km WNW of Liuli, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 14 km SSW of Liuli, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km SSW of Tunduru, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 33 km SSW of Tunduru, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 75 km W of Mbinga, Tanzania | 33.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km S of Liuli, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 17 km SSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2020 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.1 |
Wildfires
142 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 206 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 km² | 62 km NE of Songea, Tanzania | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 63 km SSW of Tunduru, Tanzania | Active | |
| 11 km² | 48 km NNW of Songea, Tanzania | Active | |
| 14 km² | 64 km NW of Tunduru, Tanzania | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 16 km SE of Mahanje, Tanzania | Active | |
| 34 km² | 6 km NNW of Mahanje, Tanzania | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 59 km NNE of Mahanje, Tanzania | Active | |
| 10 km² | 47 km N of Songea, Tanzania | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 104 km NW of Tunduru, Tanzania | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 46 km NW of Songea, Tanzania | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 km² | 10 km SE of Mahanje, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 184 km² | 127 km NE of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 142 km² | 29 km SSE of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 72 km² | 135 km SSE of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 71 km² | 33 km NE of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 69 km² | 94 km NW of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 64 km² | 51 km SSW of Tunduru, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 62 km² | 33 km ESE of Tingi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 62 km² | 117 km ENE of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 55 km² | 88 km S of Tunduru, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 54 km² | 103 km SSE of Tunduru, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 94 km NNE of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 88 km NNE of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 125 km S of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 106 km SSE of Songea, Tanzania | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 137 | 184 km² |
| 2025 | 5 | 206 km² |