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Apoyeque: eruption history
Elevation518 m
TypeCaldera
Confirmed eruptions4#9 of 13 in country
Latest eruption50 BCE
Largest VEI6
Location12.24, -86.34
By VEI
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Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 BCE | 6 | – | Apoyeque |
| 1050 BCE | 4 | – | |
| 2550 BCE | 5 | – | W Chiltepe Peninsula |
| 4160 BCE | 5 | – | Laguna Xiloá |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Nejapa-Miraflores | 14 km | 8 |
| Momotombo | 29 km | 19 |
| Masaya | 34 km | 36 |
| Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex | 46 km | 3 |
| Negro, Cerro | 49 km | 23 |
| Granada | 55 km | 0 |
| Mombacho | 62 km | 0 |
| Telica | 68 km | 48 |
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.