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Parinacota: eruption history
Elevation6,336 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions6#1 of 6 in country
Latest eruption290
Largest VEI4
Location-18.17, -69.14
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 4 | – | Parinacota 3 edifice |
| 90 | – | – | South flank (upper Volcanes de Ajata) |
| 1100 BCE | – | – | South flank (lower Volcanes de Ajata) |
| 4320 BCE | – | – | South flank (lower Volcanes de Ajata) |
| 5840 BCE | – | – | |
| 7950 BCE | – | – | Ajata |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Guallatiri | 29 km | 4 |
| Taapaca | 39 km | 8 |
| Casiri, Nevados | 102 km | 0 |
| Isluga | 114 km | 7 |
| Tata Sabaya | 125 km | 0 |
| Yucamane | 156 km | 1 |
| Tutupaca | 182 km | 2 |
| Ticsani | 220 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.