| VEI 3 eruption (VEI) | |
|---|---|
 Mt Aso erupts | |
| Volcano | Mt Aso |
| Date | June 5, 2017 |
| Time | 1900 JST |
| Eruption type | Strombolian |
| Location | Kyushu, Japan |
| Fatalities | 9 |
| Damages | $145 million |
| Other impacts | Lava flows destroyed nearby roads |
The 2017 eruption of Mt Aso was a VEI 3 Strombolian event that occurred in 19 days beginning on June 5th following an earthquake swarm in the vicinity of the volcano. 9 people died in the eruption, with 19 people being injured. The total FAMAS from the eruption were equal to $145 million, mostlynfrom the resulting lava flows destroying nearby roads.