What was erupting in the year...?
There were 76 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2019 from 73 different volcanoes; 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 2019 Dec 9 | 2019 Dec 9 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Semisopochnoi | United States | 2019 Dec 7 | 2020 Jun 19 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Nishinoshima | Japan | 2019 Dec 5 | 2020 Aug 27 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kikai | Japan | 2019 Nov 2 | 2019 Nov 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Barren Island | India | 2019 Oct 23 | 2022 Jan 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Lateiki | Tonga | 2019 Oct 13 | 2019 Oct 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Asamayama | Japan | 2019 Aug 7 | 2019 Aug 25 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Unnamed | Tonga | 2019 Aug 6 | 2019 Aug 8 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Copahue | Chile-Argentina | 2019 Aug 2 | 2019 Nov 12 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Indonesia | 2019 Jul 26 | 2019 Sep 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Shishaldin | United States | 2019 Jul 23 | 2020 May 4 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Semisopochnoi | United States | 2019 Jul 16 | 2019 Aug 24 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | 2019 Jun 26 | 2019 Oct 5 | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Ubinas | Peru | 2019 Jun 24 | 2019 Sep 12 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Raikoke | Russia | 2019 Jun 22 | 2019 Jul 1 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 2019 Jun 11 | 2019 Oct 27 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Great Sitkin | United States | 2019 Jun 1 | 2019 Jun 7 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Sarychev Peak | Russia | 2019 May 16 | 2019 Oct 7 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Colima | Mexico | 2019 May 11 | 2019 Jul 12 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Sinabung | Indonesia | 2019 May 7 (on or before) | 2019 Jun 9 | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Asosan | Japan | 2019 Apr 16 | 2020 Jun 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 2019 Apr 9 | 2021 Mar 20 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 2019 Mar 26 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| San Cristobal | Nicaragua | 2019 Mar 4 | 2019 Mar 4 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 2019 Feb 24 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Tengger Caldera | Indonesia | 2019 Feb 18 | 2019 Jul 28 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 2019 Feb 18 | 2019 Mar 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 2019 Feb 16 | 2019 Sep 24 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 2019 Feb 7 | 2019 Sep 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 2018 Dec 8 (on or before) | 2024 Dec 31 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 2018 Nov 25 | 2021 Jan 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Chile | 2018 Nov 7 (on or before) | 2019 May 7 ± 1 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Japan | 2018 Oct 21 | 2019 Feb 3 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Barren Island | India | 2018 Sep 25 | 2019 Apr 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 2018 Jul 28 | 2019 Jun 11 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Fani Maore | France | 2018 Jul 3 | 2019 Aug 20 (?) | Submarine | 0 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 2018 Jun 18 | 2020 Apr 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2018 Jun 10 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 2018 May 11 | 2020 Jun 21 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | 2018 Apr 21 | 2021 Jun 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 2018 Apr 14 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Mayon | Philippines | 2018 Jan 13 | 2019 Jul 31 ± 30 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Kadovar | Papua New Guinea | 2018 Jan 5 | 2023 May 14 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Agung | Indonesia | 2017 Nov 21 | 2019 Jun 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 2017 Apr 9 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Aira | Japan | 2017 Mar 25 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sangeang Api | Indonesia | 2017 Feb 25 | 2020 Jun 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2016 Dec 5 | 2021 Feb 1 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Sabancaya | Peru | 2016 Nov 6 | 2025 Apr 6 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Ebeko | Russia | 2016 Oct 20 | 2021 Nov 9 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Cleveland | United States | 2016 Apr 16 | 2019 Jan 20 ± 4 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Nevados de Chillan | Chile | 2016 Jan 8 | 2022 Oct 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 2015 Oct 22 (?) | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 2015 Oct 3 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 1 |
| Tofua | Tonga | 2015 Oct 2 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 0 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 2015 Jun 7 ± 1 days | 2021 Aug 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Turrialba | Costa Rica | 2015 Mar 8 | 2019 Oct 28 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 2014 Dec 2 ± 7 days | 2025 Apr 19 | Lava Lake | 3 |
| Nevado del Ruiz | Colombia | 2014 Nov 18 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 2014 Nov 12 | 2025 Aug 22 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 1 |
| Etna | Italy | 2013 Sep 3 | 2022 Jun 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Heard | Australia | 2012 Sep 5 ± 4 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 0 |
| Reventador | Ecuador | 2008 Jul 27 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ibu | Indonesia | 2008 Apr 5 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 2005 Jan 9 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 2004 Oct 23 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2002 May 17 (?) | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 2 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 2002 Jan 4 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1999 Aug 15 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (on or before) ± 15 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 2 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| 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
