Over 600 earthquakes were recorded at Campi Flegrei, Italy, between February 17 and 23, 2025, with the largest measuring M3.2. Around 1 cm (0.4 inches) of ground uplift was observed in the area of maximum deformation, coinciding with the onset of an earthquake swarm on February 15.
A drone video captured on February 24, 2025, shows the evolving lava field from an ephemeral vent at 3.05 km (10 006 feet) a.s.l. on the southwestern slope of Mount Etna, Italy.
Small ash emissions along with large white steam plumes have been observed over the past week at White Island volcano in New Zealand, according to a bulletin released by the GNS at 14:30 LT (01:30 UTC) on Monday, February 24, 2025. The Alert Level remains at 2 while the Aviation Color Code has been raised to Orange.
Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi has reached a critical volume, matching the levels observed during the last eruption on November 20, 2024. A volcanic eruption could occur at very short notice, potentially within days or weeks, according to the IMO. The IMO has revised its hazard assessment which remains in effect until February 25.
A small explosive event was recorded at the Atka volcanic complex in the Aleutian Islands, U.S., at 19:26 LT on February 20, 2025 (04:26 UTC on February 21). The Aviation Color Code has been raised to Orange and Alert Level to Watch.
Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi is nearing the critical threshold, with over 90% of the volume recorded before the last eruption on November 20, 2024, increasing the likelihood of a dike intrusion and possible eruption. Seismic activity remains steady, and land uplift continues.
New activity/unrest was reported for 7 volcanoes from February 12 to 18, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Emergency teams rescued eight tourists who got lost on Mount Etna on Monday, February 17, 2025, amid heavy crowds and traffic congestion caused by visitors eager to witness the ongoing volcanic eruption.
An intense earthquake swarm is in progress in the Campi Flegrei volcanic caldera, southern Italy, since 15:53 UTC on February 15, 2025. More than 556 earthquakes with magnitudes up to M3.9 were registered by 13:00 UTC on February 18. As a precautionary measure, schools in the town of Pozzuoli, which is close to the epicenter of the earthquakes, are closed today.
An earthquake swarm began in the Campi Flegrei area of southern Italy at 16:53 LT (15:53 UTC) on February 15, 2025. The strongest in the series thus far was M3.9 on February 16.
