What was erupting in the year...?
There were 61 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1992 from 57 different volcanoes; 27 of those were new eruptions that started during the year. A stop date with "(continuing)" indicates that the eruption was considered to be ongoing as of the date indicated. Data is reported through the last data update (19 September 2025). Information about more recent eruptions can be found in the Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report.
| Volcano | Country | Eruption Start Date | Eruption Stop Date | Eruption Type | Max VEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seguam | United States | 1992 Dec 27 | 1992 Dec 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Akutan | United States | 1992 Dec 18 | 1992 Dec 18 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| McDonald Islands | Australia | 1992 Dec 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | 0 | |
| Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba | Japan | 1992 Nov 10 | 1993 Sep 9 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 1992 Nov 7 | 1993 Oct 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1992 Oct 16 ± 15 days | 1993 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1992 Sep 12 | 1993 Sep 12 ± 1 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 1992 Sep 11 | 1992 Dec 16 (on or after) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 1992 Aug 27 | 1992 Sep 23 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Llaima | Chile | 1992 Aug 23 | 1992 Sep 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Copahue | Chile-Argentina | 1992 Jul 22 | 1993 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Pinatubo | Philippines | 1992 Jul 9 (on or before) | 1992 Oct 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Bogoslof | United States | 1992 Jul 6 | 1992 Jul 24 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Spurr | United States | 1992 Jun 27 | 1992 Sep 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 1992 Jun 10 | 1992 Jun 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Heard | Australia | 1992 May 29 (?) | Unknown | 0 | |
| Asosan | Japan | 1992 Apr 23 | 1993 Jun 10 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Pagan | United States | 1992 Apr 13 | 1992 Apr 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Cerro Negro | Nicaragua | 1992 Apr 9 | 1992 Apr 14 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Awu | Indonesia | 1992 Apr 7 ± 9 days | Unknown | 1 | |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1992 Mar 12 | 1992 Jun 12 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Akutan | United States | 1992 Mar 8 | 1992 May 21 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1992 Feb 16 ± 15 days | 1992 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ruapehu | New Zealand | 1992 Feb 8 | 1992 Mar 6 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1992 Jan 25 | 1992 May 25 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 1992 Jan 20 | 2002 Oct 19 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 1992 Jan 8 | 1992 Jan 8 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kirishimayama | Japan | 1991 Dec 1 | 1992 Apr 19 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Northern EPR at 9.8°N | Undersea Features | 1991 Dec 1 ± 29 days | 1992 Feb 5 ± 29 days | Submarine | 0 |
| Westdahl | United States | 1991 Nov 29 | 1992 Jan 14 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Lascar | Chile | 1991 Oct 21 | 1992 May 23 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 1991 Sep 20 | 1993 Feb 8 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1991 Jul 2 (on or before) | 1993 Dec 31 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Soputan | Indonesia | 1991 May 22 | 1996 Sep 29 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 1991 May 17 | 1992 Jan 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Lewotobi | Indonesia | 1991 May 11 | 1992 Dec 31 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 1991 May 7 | 1992 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Unzendake | Japan | 1990 Nov 17 | 1995 Feb 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Sabancaya | Peru | 1990 May 28 | 1998 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 1990 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 1996 Jul 14 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1990 Jan 10 | 1995 Feb 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Galeras | Colombia | 1990 Jan 7 | 1992 Jul 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 1990 Jan 4 (?) | 2000 Mar 1 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Marapi | Indonesia | 1987 Jan 15 | 1994 Aug 12 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1986 Feb 1 (?) | 1994 Jul 28 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1983 Jan 3 | 2018 Sep 5 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 1983 Jan 1 | 1993 Sep 24 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Etna | Italy | 1979 Jul 3 | 1993 Mar 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 1974 Mar 4 (?) | 1999 Nov 9 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 1973 Feb 24 ± 4 days | 2000 Oct 16 (on or after) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (on or before) ± 15 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 2 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 1972 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1995 Jul 2 (on or after) ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Arenal | Costa Rica | 1968 Jul 29 | 2010 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 1967 Aug 31 | 2009 Mar 15 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Aira | Japan | 1955 Oct 13 | 2016 Aug 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 1934 Aug 8 | 2011 Mar 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Stromboli | Italy | 1934 Feb 2 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1270 ± 110 years | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
List of Questions
Global Volcanism Program, 2025. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.3.3; 26 Nov 2025). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2025.5.3
