| VEI 5 eruption (USGS) | |
|---|---|
 The volcano before the eruption | |
| Volcano | Acatanango volcano |
| Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Time | 0345 MDT |
| Eruption type | Vesuvian |
| Location | Guatemala |
| Fatalities | 105 |
| Damages | $117 million (2022 USD) |
| Other impacts | Numerous lahars due to heavy rains during the eruption |
The 2022 eruption of the Acatanango volcano was a moderately explosive eruption that led to the deaths of 105 people, caused $177 million in damages, and was later rated as a VEI 5 Vesuvian eruption by the USGS.
