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Pantelleria: eruption history
Elevation836 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions7#7 of 13 in country
Latest eruption1891-10-17
Largest VEI1
Location36.77, 12.02
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
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0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1891-10-17 | 1 | 1891 | Foerstner (4 km NNW of Pantelleria) |
| 1080 BCE | – | – | Hingeline vent system |
| 4430 BCE | – | – | Cuddia Randazzo |
| 4550 BCE | – | – | Serra della Fastuca |
| 5610 BCE | – | – | Punta Tracino |
| 6130 BCE | – | – | Cuddia Patite ? |
| 7050 BCE | – | – | Cuddia di Mida, Valenza |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | 71 km | 6 |
| Etna | 285 km | 147 |
| Vulcano | 317 km | 37 |
| Lipari | 320 km | 3 |
| Panarea | 339 km | 0 |
| Marsili | 349 km | 2 |
| Stromboli | 359 km | 22 |
| Palinuro | 389 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.