Gorongosa
Gorongosa: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Gorongosa just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Gorongosa, Mozambique.
Live map – Gorongosa
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 Gorongosa
- 4 h agoWildfire near Inhaminga, Mozambique – active7.9 km² · 44 km NW of Inhaminga, Mozambique
- 4 h agoWildfire near Gorongosa, Mozambique – active7.9 km² · 39 km E of Gorongosa, Mozambique
- 5 h agoWildfire near Gorongosa, Mozambique – active8.3 km² · 32 km ENE of Gorongosa, Mozambique
- 6 h agoWildfire near Dondo, Mozambique – active49 km² · 32 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique
- 28 h agoWildfire near Gorongosa, Mozambique – active37 km² · 44 km NE of Gorongosa, Mozambique
- 28 h agoWildfire near Chimoio, Mozambique – active73 km² · 58 km SE of Chimoio, Mozambique
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Gorongosa
Gorongosa has recorded 10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M5.6 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 104 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 1,532 km².
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Earthquakes
10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 32 km NW of Dondo, Mozambique | 27.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 24 km NW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | 32.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 49 km E of Gorongosa, Mozambique | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 20 km WSW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 83 km NNW of Beira, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km W of Inhaminga, Mozambique | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2017 | 1 | M5.6 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2000 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1991 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1981 | 2 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
104 major fires since 2025 within 100 km. The largest covered about 1,532 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 km² | 44 km NW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 39 km E of Gorongosa, Mozambique | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 32 km ENE of Gorongosa, Mozambique | Active | |
| 49 km² | 32 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 37 km² | 44 km NE of Gorongosa, Mozambique | Active | |
| 73 km² | 58 km SE of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active | |
| 9.2 km² | 90 km N of Beira, Mozambique | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | near Gorongosa, Mozambique | Active | |
| 30 km² | 20 km ENE of Nhamatanda, Mozambique | Active | |
| 1,532 km² | 15 km SE of Gorongosa, Mozambique | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,532 km² | 15 km SE of Gorongosa, Mozambique | Active | |
| 1,106 km² | 38 km NNE of Dondo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 171 km² | 77 km NNW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 159 km² | 26 km N of Gorongosa, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 77 km² | 66 km NNW of Beira, Mozambique | Active | |
| 73 km² | 58 km SE of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active | |
| 62 km² | 49 km NW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 61 km² | 15 km SSW of Inhaminga, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 60 km² | 32 km NNE of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 58 km² | 85 km NNW of Beira, Mozambique | Active | |
| 54 km² | 34 km SSE of Catandica, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 114 km N of Beira, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 51 km NE of Gorongosa, Mozambique | Active | |
| 49 km² | 32 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 47 km² | 54 km E of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 103 | 1,532 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 km² |