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East Epi: eruption history
Elevation833 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions9#6 of 12 in country
Latest eruption2023-01-31
Largest VEI3
Location-16.68, 168.39
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
6
3
By VEI
2
3
3
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-31 | 1 | 2023 | |
| 2004-02-16 | 2 | 2004 | Epi B |
| 2002-03-16 | 1 | 2002 | |
| 1999-02-01 | 1 | 1999 | |
| 1979-07-02 | 0 | – | South flank of Epi B |
| 1960-07-16 | 0 | – | Three locations |
| 1958-09-16 | 2 | 1958 | Epi B cone? |
| 1953-02-12 | 3 | 1953 | Epi B and other vents |
| 1920-01-22 | 2 | – | Epi B cone |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Lopevi | 20 km | 30 |
| Kuwae | 22 km | 12 |
| Ambrym | 56 km | 58 |
| Nguna-Emau | 86 km | 0 |
| Ambae | 155 km | 12 |
| Traitor's Head | 248 km | 1 |
| Gaua | 283 km | 18 |
| Suretamatai | 335 km | 3 |
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.