El Salvador sits on the Central American volcanic arc and experiences frequent earthquakes. The map above shows volcanoes in El Salvador, 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 El Salvador, 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 El Salvador - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in El Salvador
Show the full list of 22 volcanoes
- San MarcelinoStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,381 m
- Santa AnaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,381 m
- San VicenteStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,182 m
- San MiguelStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,130 m
- Apaneca RangeStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,028 m
- IzalcoStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,950 m
- San SalvadorStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,893 m
- Tigre, ElStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,640 m
- TecapaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,593 m
- UsulutanStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,449 m
- GuazapaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,438 m
- ChinamecaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,300 m
- ConchaguaStratovolcano 路 Uncertain 路 1,250 m
- TabureteStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,172 m
- Singuil, CerroCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 926 m
- San DiegoVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 781 m
- Coatepeque CalderaCaldera 路 Holocene 路 746 m
- Apastepeque FieldVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 700 m
- Cinotepeque, CerroVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 665 m
- ConchaguitaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 550 m
- IlopangoCaldera 路 Historical 路 450 m
- Aramuaca, LagunaMaar 路 Holocene 路 181 m
Volcanoes in El Salvador: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in El Salvador?
El Salvador has 22 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 21 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in El Salvador?
21 volcanoes in El Salvador 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 El Salvador?
The highest volcano in El Salvador in our database is San Marcelino, at 2,381 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in El Salvador right now?
El Salvador has 21 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 El Salvador volcanic?
El Salvador sits on the Central American volcanic arc and experiences frequent earthquakes.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in El Salvador?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in El Salvador 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 El Salvador?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of El Salvador 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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