- SangayContinuing eruptionVEI 2
- ReventadorContinuing 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.
Ecuador sits on an active subduction zone and a chain of volcanoes in the Andes. The map above shows volcanoes in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador, 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 Ecuador - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Ecuador
Show the full list of 22 volcanoes
- ChimborazoStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 6,261 m
- CotopaxiStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,911 m
- CayambeCompound volcano 路 Historical 路 5,790 m
- AntisanaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,753 m
- SangayContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,286 m
- IlinizaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 5,162 m
- TungurahuaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,023 m
- Guagua PichinchaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 4,784 m
- Chiles-Cerro NegroStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 4,698 m
- ChacanaCaldera 路 Historical 路 4,643 m
- ImbaburaCompound volcano 路 Historical 路 4,609 m
- AtacazoStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 4,463 m
- AlisoStratovolcano 路 Unknown 路 4,267 m
- MojandaStratovolcanoes 路 Holocene? 路 4,263 m
- ChachimbiroCaldera 路 Radiocarbon 路 4,106 m
- SumacoStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,990 m
- SocheStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 3,955 m
- QuilotoaCaldera 路 Radiocarbon 路 3,914 m
- ReventadorContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,562 m
- PululahuaCaldera 路 Radiocarbon 路 3,360 m
- LictoScoria cone 路 Holocene 路 3,322 m
- CuicochaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 3,246 m
Volcanoes in Ecuador: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Ecuador?
Ecuador has 22 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 15 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Ecuador?
15 volcanoes in Ecuador 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 Ecuador?
The highest volcano in Ecuador in our database is Chimborazo, at 6,261 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Ecuador right now?
Ecuador has 15 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 Ecuador volcanic?
Ecuador sits on an active subduction zone and a chain of volcanoes in the Andes.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Ecuador?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Ecuador 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 Ecuador?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Ecuador 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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