Eastern DR Congo lies on the active western branch of the East African Rift, near the Virunga volcanoes. The map above shows volcanoes in DR Congo, 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 DR Congo, 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 DR Congo - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in DR Congo
No volcanoes found for DR Congo in our database right now.
Volcanoes in DR Congo: frequently asked questions
Are there active volcanoes in DR Congo right now?
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 DR Congo volcanic?
Eastern DR Congo lies on the active western branch of the East African Rift, near the Virunga volcanoes.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in DR Congo?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in DR Congo 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 DR Congo?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of DR Congo 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 DR Congo
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in DR Congo
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.