Caia
Caia: earthquakes and wildfires
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Latest event8.5 km²13 h ago51 km WSW of Marromeu, Mozambique
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Caia
- 13 h agoWildfire near Marromeu, Mozambique – active8.5 km² · 51 km WSW of Marromeu, Mozambique
- 25 h agoWildfire near Caia, Mozambique – active111 km² · 29 km ESE of Caia, Mozambique
- 25 h agoWildfire near Morrumbala, Mozambique – active274 km² · 27 km SSE of Morrumbala, Mozambique
- 25 h agoWildfire near Inhaminga, Mozambique – active8.7 km² · 17 km NNE of Inhaminga, Mozambique
- 25 h agoWildfire near Morrumbala, Mozambique – active102 km² · 36 km NNE of Morrumbala, Mozambique
- 25 h agoWildfire near Nhamayabue, Mozambique – active3.4 km² · 13 km WNW of Nhamayabue, Mozambique
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Caia
Caia has recorded 25 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.1 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 84 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 491 km².
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Earthquakes
25 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 30 km ESE of Caia, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 24 km NW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | 32.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 25 km SSW of Caia, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 23 km NNW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | 33.3 km | |
| 4.6 | 20 km WSW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 31 km W of Caia, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 32 km W of Caia, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 12 km NNE of Caia, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km W of Inhaminga, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 52 km NW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 31 km W of Caia, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 27 km S of Nsanje, Malawi | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2017 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1992 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1991 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1989 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.0 |
Wildfires
84 major fires since 2025 within 100 km. The largest covered about 491 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 km² | 51 km WSW of Marromeu, Mozambique | Active | |
| 111 km² | 29 km ESE of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 274 km² | 27 km SSE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 17 km NNE of Inhaminga, Mozambique | Active | |
| 102 km² | 36 km NNE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 13 km WNW of Nhamayabue, Mozambique | Active | |
| 12 km² | 37 km ENE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 18 km² | 31 km S of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 138 km² | 26 km NNW of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 7.4 km² | 49 km SW of Nhamayabue, Mozambique | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 km² | 25 km E of Inhaminga, Mozambique | Active | |
| 274 km² | 27 km SSE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 207 km² | 21 km W of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 138 km² | 26 km NNW of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 137 km² | 90 km WNW of Quelimane, Mozambique | Active | |
| 113 km² | 44 km ESE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 111 km² | 29 km ESE of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 102 km² | 36 km NNE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 83 km² | 17 km NNE of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 78 km² | 41 km ENE of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 63 km² | 19 km ENE of Nhamayabue, Mozambique | Active | |
| 61 km² | 15 km SSW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 54 km² | 28 km SSW of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 49 km² | 22 km SW of Marromeu, Mozambique | Active | |
| 48 km² | 29 km ESE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 75 | 491 km² |
| 2025 | 9 | 207 km² |
Nearby places
- Morrumbala 60 km
- Marromeu 82 km
- Nsanje 100 km