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Acatenango: eruption history
Elevation3,976 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions8#4 of 18 in country
Latest eruption1972-11-12
Largest VEI3
Location14.50, -90.88
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
3
0
By VEI
1
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-11-12 | 1 | 1972 | Pico Central-Yepocapa saddle |
| 1926-08-16 | 2 | 1927 | Pico Central |
| 1924-12-18 | 3 | 1925 | North slope of Pico Central |
| 1450 | – | – | |
| 90 | – | – | Pico Central |
| 260 BCE | – | – | Pico Central |
| 370 BCE | – | – | Pico Central |
| 2710 BCE | – | – | Yepocapa |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Fuego | 3 km | 61 |
| Agua | 15 km | 0 |
| Pacaya | 32 km | 32 |
| Atitlan | 35 km | 13 |
| Toliman | 36 km | 0 |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | 55 km | 0 |
| Tecuamburro | 63 km | 1 |
| Jumaytepeque | 68 km | 0 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.