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Soufriere Hills: eruption history
Elevation915 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions9#1 of 14 in country
Latest eruption2005-04-15
Largest VEI3
Location16.72, -62.18
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
0
0
0
1
2
By VEI
3
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-15 | 3 | 2013 | |
| 2004-03-03 | 3 | 2004 | |
| 1995-07-18 | 3 | 2003 | |
| 1550 | – | – | Castle Peak |
| 1480 | – | – | Castle Peak |
| 1180 | – | – | |
| 2460 BCE | – | – | English's crater |
| 4050 BCE | – | – | |
| 8050 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Nevis Peak | 64 km | 0 |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | 93 km | 16 |
| Liamuiga | 98 km | 3 |
| Quill, The | 118 km | 3 |
| Diables, Morne aux | 147 km | 0 |
| Saba | 151 km | 1 |
| Diablotins, Morne | 159 km | 0 |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | 175 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.