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Atitlan: eruption history
Elevation3,535 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions13#3 of 18 in country
Latest eruption1853-05-03
Largest VEI3
Location14.58, -91.19
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
2
1
1
7
0
0
By VEI
7
4
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1853-05-03 | 3 | – | |
| 1843-07-16 | 2 | – | |
| 1837-06-16 | 2 | – | |
| 1833-07-02 | 2 | – | |
| 1827-09-01 | 3 | 1828 | |
| 1827-03-27 | 2 | – | |
| 1826-11-16 | 2 | – | |
| 1717-08-29 | – | 1721 | Volcano Uncertain |
| 1663 | 2 | – | |
| 1579 | 2 | 1581 | |
| 1505 | 3 | – | |
| 1469 | 3 | – | |
| 1020 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Toliman | 3 km | 0 |
| Acatenango | 35 km | 8 |
| Fuego | 35 km | 61 |
| Almolonga | 43 km | 3 |
| Santa Maria | 44 km | 3 |
| Agua | 49 km | 0 |
| Pacaya | 67 km | 32 |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | 89 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.