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Huaynaputina: eruption history
Elevation4,679 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions2#5 of 13 in country
Latest eruption1600-02-17
Largest VEI6
Location-16.61, -70.85
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
1
0
0
0
0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600-02-17 | 6 | 1600 | Summit and south flank |
| 7750 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubinas | 30 km | 25 |
| Ticsani | 32 km | 1 |
| Misti, El | 68 km | 15 |
| Tutupaca | 69 km | 2 |
| Yucamane | 94 km | 1 |
| Sabancaya | 141 km | 12 |
| Casiri, Nevados | 149 km | 0 |
| Huambo | 160 km | 1 |
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.