| VEI 5 eruption (USGS) | |
|---|---|
 Vesuvius erupting | |
| Volcano | Mt Vesuvius |
| Date | March 10th, 2019 |
| Time | 1745 UTC |
| Eruption type | Plinian |
| Location | Italy |
| Fatalities | 5435 deaths, 15,245 injuries |
| Damages | $689 million (2019 USD) |
| Other impacts | Pyroclasts destroyed the nearby Naples, and buried the city in 2 meters of ash and volcanic rubble |
The 2019 eruption of Mt Vesuvius was a violent Plinian eruption, which was later rated as a VEI 5 by the USGS. It began on March 10th, and lasted until March 19th, causing 5435 deaths, 15,245 injuries, and $689 million in damages as a result.