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Socorro: eruption history
Elevation1,050 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions3#11 of 29 in country
Latest eruption1993-01-29
Largest VEI2
Location18.78, -110.95
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
2
0
By VEI
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-01-29 | 0 | 1994 | Submarine vent 3 km W of Punta Tosca |
| 1951-05-22 | 2 | 1951 | SW flank (west of Lomas Coloradas) |
| 3090 BCE | – | – | Lower SW flank (near Bahia Braithwaite) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Barcena | 59 km | 1 |
| Northern EPR at 17°N | 646 km | 1 |
| Northern EPR at 16°N | 671 km | 1 |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | 672 km | 0 |
| Sanganguey | 714 km | 0 |
| Ceboruco | 722 km | 4 |
| Colima | 774 km | 79 |
| Comondu-La Purisima | 809 km | 0 |
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.