- FuegoContinuing eruptionVEI 3
- Santa MariaContinuing eruptionVEI 3
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.
Guatemala lies on the boundary of the Caribbean, North American and Cocos plates. The map above shows volcanoes in Guatemala, 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 Guatemala, 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 Guatemala - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Guatemala
Show the full list of 22 volcanoes
- TajumulcoStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 4,203 m
- AcatenangoStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,976 m
- FuegoContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,763 m
- AguaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 3,760 m
- Santa MariaContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,745 m
- AtitlanStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,535 m
- AlmolongaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,173 m
- TolimanStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 3,158 m
- PacayaComplex volcano 路 Historical 路 2,569 m
- SuchitanStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,042 m
- TecuamburroStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,845 m
- JumaytepequeVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,802 m
- ChingoStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,775 m
- TahualStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,716 m
- MoyutaStratovolcano 路 Hot Springs 路 1,662 m
- IpalaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,650 m
- FloresVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,600 m
- Cuilapa-BarbarenaVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,454 m
- IxtepequeLava dome 路 Holocene 路 1,292 m
- QuezaltepequeVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,200 m
- Chiquimula Volcanic FieldCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 1,192 m
- Santiago, CerroVolcanic field 路 Holocene 路 1,192 m
Volcanoes in Guatemala: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Guatemala?
Guatemala has 22 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 20 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Guatemala?
20 volcanoes in Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
The highest volcano in Guatemala in our database is Tajumulco, at 4,203 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Guatemala right now?
Guatemala has 20 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 Guatemala volcanic?
Guatemala lies on the boundary of the Caribbean, North American and Cocos plates.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Guatemala?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Guatemala 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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