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Quimsachata-Oroscocha: eruption history
Elevation3,848 m
TypeLava dome
Confirmed eruptions1#8 of 13 in country
Latest eruption4450 BCE
Largest VEI–
Location-14.13, -71.36
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4450 BCE | – | – | Oroscocha |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Andahua-Orcopampa | 177 km | 3 |
| Sabancaya | 192 km | 12 |
| Huambo | 199 km | 1 |
| Coropuna | 207 km | 0 |
| Auquihuato, Cerro | 223 km | 0 |
| Misti, El | 241 km | 15 |
| Ubinas | 251 km | 25 |
| Huaynaputina | 281 km | 2 |
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.