Ethiopia sits on the East African Rift, where the continent is slowly splitting apart. The map above shows volcanoes in Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Ethiopia
Show the full list of 58 volcanoes
- TepiShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 2,728 m
- BosetStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,447 m
- Bora-Bericha-Tullu MoyePumice cone 路 Anthropology 路 2,345 m
- AlutoStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,335 m
- CorbettiCaldera 路 Holocene 路 2,289 m
- Butajiri-Silti FieldFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 2,281 m
- Bora-BericcioPumice cone 路 Holocene 路 2,267 m
- AyeluStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,145 m
- ShalaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,075 m
- FentaleStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,007 m
- GedemsaCaldera 路 Holocene 路 1,909 m
- East ZiwayFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 1,889 m
- UnnamedFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 1,886 m
- MallahleStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,875 m
- Bishoftu Volcanic FieldFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 1,850 m
- UnnamedFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 1,800 m
- Hobicha CalderaCaldera 路 Holocene 路 1,800 m
- MelkassaPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene 路 1,765 m
- Ma AlaltaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,745 m
- Bilate River FieldMaar 路 Holocene 路 1,700 m
- AdwaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,670 m
- Tosa SuchaCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,650 m
- ChirachaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,636 m
- Sork AleStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,611 m
- Northern Lake Abaya Volcanic FieldVolcanic field 路 Unknown 路 1,594 m
- AlaytaShield volcano 路 Historical 路 1,496 m
- GabillemaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,459 m
- DabbahuStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,401 m
- YangudiComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,383 m
- KoneCaldera 路 Historical 路 1,380 m
- AsavyoShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,338 m
- DabbayraShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,302 m
- UnnamedPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene 路 1,300 m
- AfderaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,250 m
- DofanStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,151 m
- East Chamo BasinCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,150 m
- BeruVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,100 m
- Dama AliShield volcano 路 Historical 路 1,068 m
- Ale BaguStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 988 m
- Korath RangeTuff cone 路 Holocene 路 912 m
- HertaliFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 900 m
- Liado HaykMaar 路 Holocene 路 878 m
- Borawli ComplexLava dome 路 Holocene 路 875 m
- GroppoStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 852 m
- BorawliStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 784 m
- Manda GargoriFissure vents 路 Anthropology 路 700 m
- Bora AleStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 668 m
- Tat AliShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 655 m
- KurubShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 625 m
- DalaffillaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 613 m
- Manda HararoShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 600 m
- Manda-InakirFissure vent 路 Historical 路 600 m
- Erta AleShield volcano 路 Historical 路 585 m
- Alu-DalafillaFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 578 m
- Mat AlaShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 493 m
- Hayli GubbiShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 493 m
- Gada AleStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 287 m
- DallolExplosion crater 路 Historical 路 -48 m
Volcanoes in Ethiopia: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has 58 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 55 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Ethiopia?
55 volcanoes in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
The highest volcano in Ethiopia in our database is Tepi, at 2,728 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Ethiopia right now?
Ethiopia has 55 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 Ethiopia volcanic?
Ethiopia sits on the East African Rift, where the continent is slowly splitting apart.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Ethiopia?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Ethiopia 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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