Songwe
Songwe: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Songwe (Tanzania) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Songwe
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Songwe
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Songwe
Songwe has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.3 in 1984.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 23 km².
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6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 70 km NNW of Tunduma, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 87 km WNW of Tunduma, Tanzania | 33.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 79 km NW of Tunduma, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 72 km NNW of Tunduma, Tanzania | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 83 km NNW of Tunduma, Tanzania | 33.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 86 km NNW of Tunduma, Tanzania | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2018 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 1981 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1980 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1979 | 1 | M5.3 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 23 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 98 km SSE of Tunduma, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 104 km SSE of Tunduma, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 88 km W of Tunduma, Tanzania | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 km² | 104 km SSE of Tunduma, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 88 km W of Tunduma, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 98 km SSE of Tunduma, Tanzania | Inactive |