Thermal hotspots (24h)
42
Total FRP: 1614 MW
Satellite and seismic map
Mount Etna live map
Track recent thermal anomalies and earthquakes around Mount Etna. Satellite hotspots can reveal intense surface heat, but cloud, resolution and satellite overpass times affect detection.
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Latest mapped observations
Europe/RomeEarthquakes (24h)
0
Max M2.0
Thermal hotspots (7 days)
305
Recent thermal detections
37.759, 14.992FRP 1.8 MW
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
37.758, 14.997FRP 1.8 MW
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
37.758, 15.044FRP 3.5 MW
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
37.757, 15.048FRP 2.1 MW
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
37.757, 15.012FRP 1.8 MW
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
14 Aug 2026, 02:37
Recent earthquakes
M1.4 · 7 km W Milo (CT)7.2 km
10 Aug 2026, 22:58
10 Aug 2026, 22:58
M1.5 · 5 km SE Floresta (ME)11.2 km
7 Aug 2026, 04:24
7 Aug 2026, 04:24
M1.9 · Costa Catanese (Catania)10.4 km
4 Aug 2026, 14:32
4 Aug 2026, 14:32
M1.7 · 11 km W Milo (CT)0.0 km
3 Aug 2026, 09:22
3 Aug 2026, 09:22
M1.7 · 3 km SE Novara di Sicilia (ME)8.8 km
2 Aug 2026, 00:05
2 Aug 2026, 00:05
What a NASA FIRMS hotspot means
A hotspot is a satellite detection of unusually high surface temperature within a pixel. On Etna it may be related to lava or hot eruptive material, but fires, industrial heat and measurement artefacts are also possible.
The Fire Radiative Power value estimates radiant energy. It should be interpreted with the hotspot location, confidence, time and independent observations.
Limits of satellite monitoring
Cloud can hide the ground, and a satellite only observes the volcano during an overpass. No hotspot therefore does not prove that no activity exists. Use the map together with webcams, tremor and official bulletins.
Mount Etna map questions
Does every hotspot show lava?
No. A hotspot marks thermal radiation and needs confirmation from location, imagery and other monitoring sources.
Why are no hotspots visible during reported activity?
Cloud cover, satellite timing, sensor resolution or low thermal output may prevent detection.
Are the earthquake locations live?
They come from recent public seismic feeds. Processing and publication delays may apply.
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.