Marromeu
Marromeu: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Marromeu just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Marromeu, Mozambique.
Live map – Marromeu
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 Marromeu
- 6 h agoWildfire near Caia, Mozambique – active8.2 km² · 12 km N of Caia, Mozambique
- 6 h agoWildfire near Quelimane, Mozambique – active2,279 km² · 51 km SSW of Quelimane, Mozambique
- 7 h agoWildfire near Luabo, Mozambique – active44 km² · 25 km S of Luabo, Mozambique
- 7 h agoWildfire near Morrumbala, Mozambique – active49 km² · 29 km ESE of Morrumbala, Mozambique
- 7 h agoWildfire near Luabo, Mozambique – active26 km² · 56 km SSW of Luabo, Mozambique
- 7 h agoWildfire near Chinde, Mozambique – active4.7 km² · 40 km SW of Chinde, Mozambique
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Marromeu
Marromeu has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M5.1 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 81 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 2,279 km².
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Earthquakes
6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981 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 | |
| 5.0 | 28 km SSW of Luabo, Mozambique | 33.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 25 km SSW of Caia, Mozambique | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 12 km NNE of Caia, Mozambique | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2017 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1981 | 1 | M5.0 |
Wildfires
81 major fires since 2025 within 100 km. The largest covered about 2,279 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2 km² | 12 km N of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 2,279 km² | 51 km SSW of Quelimane, Mozambique | Active | |
| 44 km² | 25 km S of Luabo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 49 km² | 29 km ESE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 26 km² | 56 km SSW of Luabo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 40 km SW of Chinde, Mozambique | Active | |
| 15 km² | 48 km S of Luabo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 106 km² | 60 km SSW of Luabo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 75 km² | 130 km NE of Dondo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 51 km WSW of Marromeu, Mozambique | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,279 km² | 51 km SSW of Quelimane, Mozambique | Active | |
| 643 km² | 31 km WNW of Quelimane, Mozambique | Active | |
| 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 | |
| 137 km² | 90 km WNW of Quelimane, Mozambique | Active | |
| 113 km² | 44 km ESE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 111 km² | 29 km ESE of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 106 km² | 60 km SSW of Luabo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 79 km² | 10 km E of Luabo, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 78 km² | 41 km ENE of Caia, Mozambique | Active | |
| 75 km² | 24 km NNW of Chinde, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 75 km² | 130 km NE of Dondo, Mozambique | Active | |
| 54 km² | 28 km SSW of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active | |
| 49 km² | 29 km ESE of Morrumbala, Mozambique | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 72 | 2,279 km² |
| 2025 | 9 | 207 km² |
Nearby places
- Caia 82 km
- Quelimane 110 km
- Morrumbala 114 km
- Namacurra 145 km