Central Region
Central Region: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Central Region (Uganda) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event34 km²71 days ago8 km NE of Lukaya, Uganda
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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)
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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 Central Region
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Central Region
Central Region has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1990. The strongest was M4.5 in 2010.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 34 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1990. The strongest was M4.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 27 km N of Nakasongola, Uganda | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 85 km E of Kampala, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 32 km SSW of Njeru, Uganda | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 27 km N of Nakasongola, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 39 km ENE of Butemba, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 11 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1990 | 2 | M4.5 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 34 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 km² | 8 km NE of Lukaya, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 15 km NNW of Masaka, Uganda | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 km² | 8 km NE of Lukaya, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 15 km NNW of Masaka, Uganda | Inactive |