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Sumisujima: eruption history
Elevation136 m
TypeCaldera
Confirmed eruptions2#73 of 105 in country
Latest eruption1916-06-21
Largest VEI2
Location31.44, 140.05
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
1
0
By VEI
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-21 | 0 | – | Just west of Smith Rock |
| 1870-05-16 | 2 | – | 18 km SW of Smith Rock |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Myojinsho | 51 km | 15 |
| Kita-Bayonnaise | 76 km | 0 |
| Izu-Torishima | 109 km | 6 |
| Aogashima | 117 km | 7 |
| Sofugan | 185 km | 0 |
| Hachijojima | 191 km | 18 |
| Kurose Hole | 221 km | 0 |
| Mikurajima | 274 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.