Western Argentina, along the Andes, experiences regular earthquakes driven by the subducting Nazca plate. The map above shows volcanoes in Argentina, with type, status and elevation. Volcano data is sourced from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program and partners.
Whether you are looking for a map of active volcanoes in Argentina, the highest or biggest volcano, a list of every volcano, or whether any volcano is erupting right now, this page covers it. For real-time volcano and eruption alerts in Argentina - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Argentina
Show the full list of 34 volcanoes
- Ojos del Salado, NevadosStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 6,879 m
- LlullaillacoStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 6,739 m
- TipasComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 6,658 m
- Incahuasi, Nevado deComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 6,638 m
- Condor, ElStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 6,373 m
- PularStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 6,233 m
- Solo, ElComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 6,205 m
- Nevada, SierraStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 6,173 m
- AracarStratovolcano 路 Uncertain 路 6,095 m
- San JoseStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 6,070 m
- SocompaStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 6,031 m
- Falso AzufreScoria cone 路 Holocene 路 5,906 m
- PeinadoStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 5,741 m
- TuzgleStratovolcano 路 Holocene? 路 5,486 m
- Cordon del AzufreComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 5,481 m
- Corrida de Cori Volcanic FieldStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 5,451 m
- Bayo Gorbea, CerroComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 5,413 m
- MaipoCaldera 路 Historical 路 5,323 m
- Atuel, Caldera delCaldera 路 Holocene 路 5,189 m
- Risco PlateadoStratovolcano 路 Holocene? 路 4,999 m
- DomuyoStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 4,702 m
- Blanco, CerroCaldera 路 Holocene 路 4,670 m
- UnnamedPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene? 路 4,652 m
- Tromen Volcanic PlateauPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene 路 4,114 m
- TromenStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 3,978 m
- LaninStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 3,776 m
- Payun MatruShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 3,715 m
- Antofagasta Volcanic FieldScoria cones 路 Holocene 路 3,495 m
- TrolonLava domes 路 Holocene? 路 2,360 m
- Huanquihue GroupPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene 路 2,189 m
- Blanca, LagunaVolcanic field 路 Unknown 路 1,700 m
- Crater Basalt Volcanic FieldCinder cones 路 Holocene 路 1,344 m
- ApagadoCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,210 m
- Puesto CortaderasPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene 路 970 m
Volcanoes in Argentina: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Argentina?
Argentina has 34 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 31 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Argentina?
31 volcanoes in Argentina are considered active (eruptions in the Holocene period or recorded history). Each volcano's status, type and elevation is listed above.
What is the highest volcano in Argentina?
The highest volcano in Argentina in our database is Ojos del Salado, Nevados, at 6,879 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Argentina right now?
Argentina has 31 historically active volcanoes. For current eruption status and elevated-alert volcanoes, QuakeMate shows live USGS/HANS and Smithsonian alerts at quakemate.app/volcanoes - and the free iOS app sends volcano and earthquake alerts in real time.
Is Argentina volcanic?
Western Argentina, along the Andes, experiences regular earthquakes driven by the subducting Nazca plate.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Argentina?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Argentina with its type, status and elevation, alongside recent earthquakes and tectonic plates. It is sourced from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program.
Is there an app to track volcanoes and eruptions in Argentina?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Argentina alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings, with real-time alerts for elevated volcano activity and nearby quakes. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
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