Bolivia records some of the deepest earthquakes on Earth as the Nazca plate descends beneath the continent. The map above shows volcanoes in Bolivia, 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 Bolivia, 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 Bolivia - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Bolivia
Show the full list of 11 volcanoes
- ParinacotaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 6,336 m
- SairecaburStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 5,961 m
- Azufre, Cerro delStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 5,846 m
- Olca-ParumaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,705 m
- GuayaquesLava dome 路 Holocene 路 5,598 m
- Pampa LuxsarVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 5,543 m
- Jatun Mundo Quri WaraniLava domes 路 Holocene? 路 5,438 m
- IrruputuncuStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,163 m
- Tambo QuemadoMaar 路 Holocene 路 4,215 m
- Yumia, CerroCone 路 Holocene 路 4,050 m
- Jayu Khota, LagunaMaars 路 Holocene 路 3,650 m
Volcanoes in Bolivia: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Bolivia?
Bolivia has 11 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 11 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Bolivia?
11 volcanoes in Bolivia 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 Bolivia?
The highest volcano in Bolivia in our database is Parinacota, at 6,336 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Bolivia right now?
Bolivia has 11 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 Bolivia volcanic?
Bolivia records some of the deepest earthquakes on Earth as the Nazca plate descends beneath the continent.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Bolivia?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Bolivia 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 Bolivia?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Bolivia alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings, with real-time alerts for elevated volcano activity and nearby quakes. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
Other hazards in Bolivia
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