Deadliest volcanic eruption
The current deadliest volcanic eruption record is 71,000 deaths, held by Mount Tambora eruption, set on April 10, 1815. Last checked October 14, 2026.
71,000
deaths
Mount Tambora eruption
- Holder
- Mount Tambora eruption
- Record
- 71,000 deaths
- Exact figure
- At least 71,000 deaths
- Location
- Sumbawa, Indonesia
- Date set
- April 10, 1815
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
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