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Pinatubo: eruption history
Elevation1,486 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions9#5 of 23 in country
Latest eruption2021-11-30
Largest VEI6
Location15.13, 120.35
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
3
1
By VEI
3
1
4
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-30 | 1 | 2021 | |
| 1993-02-16 | 1 | 1993 | Caldera floor |
| 1992-07-09 | 1 | 1992 | Center of caldera lake |
| 1991-04-02 | 6 | 1991 | Lower north flank and summit |
| 1450 | 5 | – | |
| 1050 BCE | 6 | – | |
| 3550 BCE | 6 | – | |
| 7030 BCE | – | – | |
| 7460 BCE | 6 | – | Tayawan caldera |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Taal | 143 km | 39 |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | 152 km | 1 |
| Banahaw | 169 km | 0 |
| Isarog | 365 km | 1 |
| Iriga | 382 km | 0 |
| Cagua | 392 km | 1 |
| Mayon | 415 km | 66 |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | 442 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.