News and Updates on Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Updated: Jan 16, 2022 19:33 GMT - Refresh

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Much current eruption news is provided by the 9 Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres (VAAC) distributed around the globe. The VAACs provide a vital service for aviation safety.

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Etna Updates

Current activity of Etna volcano
Follow the latest news and updates about Europe's most active volcano!

Earthquake report

Monthy earthquake reports
For each month since July 2012, we publish a summary of quake activity world-wide: find the list of largest quake, a map showing all significant quakes as well as detailed statistics on seismic activity during this time.

Quake Reports

Read user reports of people who felt an earthquake in the last week

Volcano Updates

Sun, 16 Jan 2022, 19:30

Nevados de Chillán Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA DETECTED

Sun, 16 Jan 2022, 16:45

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LARGE ERUPTION OBS VA DTG: 16/1610Z

Sun, 16 Jan 2022, 16:45

Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: UNABLE TO DETECT

Sun, 16 Jan 2022, 15:45

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA CLDS OBSD to 21000 ft (6400 m)

Sun, 16 Jan 2022, 14:45

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS OBSD to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Volcano Summaries

Sun, 16 Jan 2022, 17:00

Volcanoes Today, 16 Jan 2022: Semeru volcano, Shiveluch, Reventador, Sangay, Pavlof, Nevados de Chillán, Nevado del Ruiz, Sabancaya

Sat, 15 Jan 2022, 21:00

Volcanic activity worldwide 15 Jan 2022: Fuego volcano, Karymsky, Semeru, Reventador, Piton de la Fo...

Karymsky (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 and is moving at 20 kts in SW direction. ... Read all

Volcano Blog

Wed, 5 Jan 2022, 20:48

Journey to the centre of the Earth: An introduction to The KMT Project

With around 30 active volcanic systems, comprising approximately 130 volcanoes, Iceland is the ideal location for constructing the world's first ever underground magma observatory. ... Read all

Mon, 23 Aug 2021, 20:05

Can sea level changes trigger volcanic eruptions? The case of Santorini Volcano

Famed for its link with the legend of the lost city of Atlantis and Poseidon – God of the sea – the Greek volcanic island of Santorini is now once again claiming its strong connection to the Aegean Sea that surrounds it. ... Read all

Earthquake News

Thu, 9 Sep 2021, 19:57

Askja volcano (Central Iceland) activity update: Alert level raised to Yellow

IMO has now raised Askja to Yellow status as the rapid deformation of the caldera is continuing and has now reached 7 cm in just six weeks. Rising magma is also only at 2-3 km depth, so the possibility of an eruption in the near-term is increased. ... Read all

Wed, 8 Sep 2021, 04:54

Powerful magnitude 7 quake hits near Acapulco, Mexico, killing at least one

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Mexico's west coast near Acapulco city Thursday night Sep 7, 2021 at 8:47 pm local time. According to preliminary news, it caused only relatively moderate damage, fortunately, despite its dangerously large magnitude. However, at least on man was reported killed by a falling post. ... Read all

Earthquake Summaries

Sun, 16 Jan 2022, 19:20

World Earthquake Report for Sunday, 16 January 2022

Summary: 1 quake 6.0+, 6 quakes 5.0+, 30 quakes 4.0+, 112 quakes 3.0+, 264 quakes 2.0+ (413 total)

Today's global seismic activity level: MODERATE

... Read all

Sun, 16 Jan 2022, 19:00

World Earthquake Report for January 2022

Jump to daily reports for Jan 2022: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

Summary: 13 quakes 6.0+, 80 quakes 5.0+, 511 quakes 4.0+, 1820 quakes 3.0+, 3902 quakes 2.0+ (6326 total) ... Read all

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