Manicaland
Manicaland: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Manicaland (Zimbabwe) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event206 km²15 h ago56 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
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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
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Manicaland
- 15 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active206 km² · 56 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 25 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active8.3 km² · 161 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 25 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active33 km² · 41 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 25 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active8.2 km² · 52 km ESE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 25 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active5.1 km² · 99 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 25 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active12 km² · 30 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Manicaland
Manicaland has recorded 122 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.6 in 2018.
Satellites have detected 12 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 206 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
122 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. 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 | 54 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 16.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 172 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 147 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 7.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 135 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 164 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 127 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 144 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 135 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 117 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 146 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 157 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 147 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 145 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 20.2 km | |
| 5.0 | 122 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 168 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2018 | 3 | M5.6 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2016 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2013 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2011 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2009 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2008 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2007 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 2006 | 79 | M5.6 |
| 1990 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.4 |
Wildfires
12 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 206 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 km² | 56 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 161 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 33 km² | 41 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 52 km ESE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 99 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 12 km² | 30 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 43 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 35 km² | 61 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 97 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 11 km² | 45 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active |
Show all (43)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 km² | 103 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 148 km ESE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 23 km² | 66 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 51 km² | 17 km NNE of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 49 km N of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 42 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 36 km ESE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 55 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 6.0 km² | 21 km NW of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 36 km N of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 53 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.0 km² | 65 km N of Rusape, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | 103 km S of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 7.9 km² | 26 km NW of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 6.4 km² | 46 km ESE of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 43 km NNE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 9.4 km² | 36 km ENE of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 77 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 5.9 km² | 148 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 28 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 143 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | 29 km S of Rusape, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 9 km NNW of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | 47 km N of Rusape, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 18 km SW of Nyanga, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 6.0 km² | 38 km E of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.8 km² | 109 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.5 km² | 65 km S of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 16 km SSE of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 5.6 km² | 13 km E of Rusape, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 15 km SE of Nyanga, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 68 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 54 km SE of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 km² | 56 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 51 km² | 17 km NNE of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 35 km² | 61 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 33 km² | 41 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 28 km² | 36 km ESE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 66 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 15 km² | 54 km SE of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 53 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 30 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 12 km² | 15 km SE of Nyanga, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 45 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 10 km² | 68 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 11 | 51 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 206 km² |