Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, sitting on the Hellenic subduction zone. The map above shows volcanoes in Greece, 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 Greece, 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 Greece - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Greece
Volcanoes in Greece: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Greece?
Greece has 5 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 5 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Greece?
5 volcanoes in Greece 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 Greece?
The highest volcano in Greece in our database is Milos, at 751 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Greece right now?
Greece has 5 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 Greece volcanic?
Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, sitting on the Hellenic subduction zone.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Greece?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Greece 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 Greece?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Greece 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 Greece
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Greece
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.