Earthquakes in Zimbabwe — January 2025
1 earthquakes were recorded in Zimbabwe during January 2025, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Zimbabwe was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Negande, Zimbabwe on 05 January 2025 at 02:21 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Zimbabwe monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 3 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 50% below the 2 events Zimbabwe averages per month across the 2 months on record.
Every earthquake in Zimbabwe, January 2025
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Negande, Zimbabwe | 10.0 | Zimbabwe | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Zimbabwe in January 2025?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Zimbabwe during January 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Zimbabwe in January 2025?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Negande, Zimbabwe on 05 January 2025.
Other months in Zimbabwe
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.