Western Region
Western Region: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Western Region (Uganda) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event13 km²73 days ago15 km N of Kihihi, Uganda
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Western Region
- 73 days agoWildfire near Kihihi, Uganda13 km² · 15 km N of Kihihi, Uganda
- 74 days agoWildfire near Mpondwe, Uganda13 km² · 14 km W of Mpondwe, Uganda
- 139 days agoWildfire near Kyamahungu, Uganda10 km² · 32 km W of Kyamahungu, Uganda
- 147 days agoWildfire near Mbarara, Uganda32 km² · 61 km S of Mbarara, Uganda
- 152 days agoWildfire near Mbarara, Uganda13 km² · 58 km SSW of Mbarara, Uganda
- 4.2192 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Mpondwe, Uganda8 km E of Mpondwe, Uganda
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Western Region
Western Region has recorded 84 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.2 in 1994.
Satellites have detected 14 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 32 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
84 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 8 km E of Mpondwe, Uganda | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 10 km SSE of Nyahuka, Uganda | 14.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 42 km N of Hoima, Uganda | 33.0 km | |
| 5.4 | near Buhesi, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 6 km WSW of Mpondwe, Uganda | 33.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 30 km SSE of Mpondwe, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 17 km NW of Kasese, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 53 km WNW of Hoima, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 9 km W of Hima, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | near Kibiito, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 30 km WSW of Wanseko, Uganda | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 37 km NNW of Hoima, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 43 km WNW of Hoima, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 36 km N of Hoima, Uganda | 33.0 km | |
| 4.9 | near Buhesi, Uganda | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 8 km WSW of Buhesi, Uganda | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2024 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2023 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 2022 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 2019 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2017 | 3 | M5.3 |
| 2015 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2013 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2011 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2006 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2004 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2001 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 1998 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1996 | 2 | M5.4 |
| 1995 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1994 | 7 | M6.2 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1991 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1983 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1979 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1977 | 2 | M5.4 |
Wildfires
14 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 32 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 15 km N of Kihihi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 14 km W of Mpondwe, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 32 km W of Kyamahungu, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 61 km S of Mbarara, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 58 km SSW of Mbarara, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 18 km SSW of Mpondwe, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 50 km SSW of Kasese, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 27 km NNE of Kihihi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 60 km N of Masindi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 43 km N of Masindi, Uganda | Inactive |
Show all (14)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 km² | 18 km SSE of Kisinga, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 21 km WNW of Kihihi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 38 km WNW of Masindi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 40 km NW of Masindi, Uganda | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 km² | 61 km S of Mbarara, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 60 km N of Masindi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 18 km SSE of Kisinga, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 40 km NW of Masindi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 43 km N of Masindi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 50 km SSW of Kasese, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 21 km WNW of Kihihi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 38 km WNW of Masindi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 18 km SSW of Mpondwe, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 58 km SSW of Mbarara, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 27 km NNE of Kihihi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 14 km W of Mpondwe, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 15 km N of Kihihi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 32 km W of Kyamahungu, Uganda | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 11 | 32 km² |
| 2025 | 3 | 25 km² |
Places
- Mbarara
- Hoima
- Ibanda
- Kasese
- Masindi
- Rutoma
- Bwizibwera
- Fort Portal
- Mpondwe
- Kabale
- Rwamwanja Refugee Camp
- Ishaka
- Rukungiri
- Buyale
- Nyachera
- Kyegegwa
- Kyenjojo
- Kagadi
- Muhorro
- Kyaka II Refugee Camp
- Kasozi
- Kamwenge
- Kyangwali Refugee Camp
- Rubanda
- Bundibugyo
- Kigumba
- Ntungamo
- Lwakyomba
- Kihihi
- Mabare
- Isingiro
- Nakivale Refugee Camp
- Iryango