Volcano status
Active eruption
Last update: 9 Aug 2026, 17:59
Mount Etna live monitoring
Mount Etna live: current volcano status
A clear, continuously updated view of Sicily's Mount Etna. Check the latest instrumental signals, thermal anomalies, nearby earthquakes and aviation information in one place.
● Live dataINGV · NASA FIRMS · VAAC
Mount Etna right now
Europe/RomeVolcanic tremor
14167 nm/s
Active station: ECPN
Thermal hotspots (24h)
42
Total FRP: 1614 MW
Earthquakes (24h)
0
Max M2.0
Catania Airport
Status unknown
VONA colour code
RED
Flights with issues
218
How to read the live status
No single measurement can confirm or rule out an eruption. Volcanic tremor reflects sustained seismic energy, satellite hotspots reveal surface heat, and earthquakes provide additional context. EtnaMonitor presents these signals together so that changes are easier to understand.
A quiet dashboard does not mean that access to the summit is safe. Weather, gas, ash and local restrictions can change quickly, so visitors should always follow the authorities and licensed guides.
Data sources and update frequency
The dashboard uses public feeds from INGV Catania, NASA FIRMS, VAAC Toulouse and Catania Airport. Most monitoring values refresh every few minutes, while official bulletins follow the publication schedule of each source.
Mount Etna live: frequently asked questions
Is Mount Etna erupting right now?
Use the live status above together with the latest INGV and civil-protection notices. Instrumental changes alone are not an official eruption declaration.
How often is EtnaMonitor updated?
Most live measurements are refreshed approximately every 10 minutes. Aviation and official-source updates depend on their publishers.
Can I use this page to decide whether to hike Etna?
No. Always check current access restrictions, weather and advice from local authorities or licensed mountain guides.
Official sources and safety notice
EtnaMonitor combines public data from INGV Catania, NASA FIRMS and aviation authorities. It is an independent information service and does not replace official civil-protection, airport or volcanological bulletins.