Western China, especially Tibet, Xinjiang and Sichuan, is highly seismic due to the India鈥揈urasia collision. The map above shows volcanoes in China, 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 China, 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 China - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in China
Show the full list of 7 volcanoes
- UnnamedVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 5,400 m
- TengchongPyroclastic cone 路 Historical 路 2,865 m
- Arxan-ChaiheCinder cones 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,677 m
- HonggeertuCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,605 m
- Leizhou BandaoVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 259 m
- Hainan Volcanic FieldPyroclastic cones 路 Historical 路 196 m
- TurfanCone 路 Historical
Volcanoes in China: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in China?
China has 7 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 6 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in China?
6 volcanoes in China 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 China?
The highest volcano in China in our database is Unnamed, at 5,400 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in China right now?
China has 6 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 China volcanic?
Western China, especially Tibet, Xinjiang and Sichuan, is highly seismic due to the India鈥揈urasia collision.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in China?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in China 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 China?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of China 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 China
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in China
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.