Chipinge
Chipinge: earthquakes and wildfires
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Latest event35 km²6 h ago61 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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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 Chipinge
- 6 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active35 km² · 61 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 6 h agoWildfire near Chimoio, Mozambique – active122 km² · 66 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique
- 19 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active206 km² · 56 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 30 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active33 km² · 41 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 30 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active8.2 km² · 52 km ESE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
- 30 h agoWildfire near Chipinge, Zimbabwe – active5.1 km² · 99 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chipinge
Chipinge has recorded 13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.6 in 2018.
Satellites have detected 21 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 206 km².
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Earthquakes
13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982 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 | 54 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 16.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 57 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 85 km S of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 5.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2021 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2018 | 1 | M5.6 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2006 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1990 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.4 |
Wildfires
21 major fires since 2025 within 100 km. The largest covered about 206 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 km² | 61 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 122 km² | 66 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active | |
| 206 km² | 56 km ENE 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 | |
| 21 km² | 84 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 116 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active |
Show all (36)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 km² | 97 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 60 km E of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 11 km² | 45 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 18 km² | 104 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active | |
| 23 km² | 66 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 15 km² | 111 km S of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 42 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 36 km ESE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 5.4 km² | 59 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 55 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 77 km² | 60 km SW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 53 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 43 km NNE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 77 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 134 km S of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 28 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 9 km NNW of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 77 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 4.5 km² | 65 km S of Mutare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 76 km S of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 96 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 97 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 68 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 106 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 124 km S of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 124 km S of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 km² | 56 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 122 km² | 66 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active | |
| 77 km² | 60 km SW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 61 km ENE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 33 km² | 41 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 29 km² | 77 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 76 km S of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 36 km ESE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 106 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 97 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 96 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 66 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 22 km² | 124 km S of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 84 km SSW of Chimoio, Mozambique | Active | |
| 20 km² | 124 km S of Chimoio, Mozambique | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 20 | 122 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 206 km² |