Cameroon鈥檚 seismic activity is tied to the volcanic Cameroon Line stretching inland from the coast. The map above shows volcanoes in Cameroon, 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 Cameroon, 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 Cameroon - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Cameroon
Volcanoes in Cameroon: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Cameroon?
Cameroon has 5 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 4 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Cameroon?
4 volcanoes in Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
The highest volcano in Cameroon in our database is Cameroon, at 4,095 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Cameroon right now?
Cameroon has 4 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 Cameroon volcanic?
Cameroon鈥檚 seismic activity is tied to the volcanic Cameroon Line stretching inland from the coast.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Cameroon?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Cameroon 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 Cameroon
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Cameroon
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.