- Ruiz, Nevado delContinuing eruptionVEI 2
Continuing-eruption status from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program (intermittent activity, not necessarily active today). Get alerts the moment activity changes with the QuakeMate app.
Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity. The map above shows volcanoes in Colombia, 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 Colombia, 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 Colombia - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Colombia
Show the full list of 14 volcanoes
- Huila, Nevado delStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,364 m
- Ruiz, Nevado delContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,279 m
- Tolima, Nevado delStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,215 m
- Santa IsabelShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 4,944 m
- CumbalStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 4,764 m
- PuraceStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 4,650 m
- SotaraStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 4,400 m
- GalerasComplex volcano 路 Historical 路 4,276 m
- Dona JuanaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 4,137 m
- AzufralStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 4,070 m
- Bravo, CerroStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 3,985 m
- RomeralStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 3,769 m
- PetacasLava dome 路 Holocene 路 3,280 m
- MachinStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,749 m
Volcanoes in Colombia: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Colombia?
Colombia has 14 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 9 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Colombia?
9 volcanoes in Colombia 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 Colombia?
The highest volcano in Colombia in our database is Huila, Nevado del, at 5,364 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Colombia right now?
Colombia has 9 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 Colombia volcanic?
Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Colombia?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Colombia 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 Colombia?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Colombia 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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