- StromboliContinuing 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.
Italy lies on the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates, giving it a long history of damaging earthquakes. The map above shows volcanoes in Italy, 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 Italy, 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 Italy - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Italy
Show the full list of 15 volcanoes
- EtnaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,357 m
- VesuviusComplex volcano 路 Historical 路 1,281 m
- Colli AlbaniCaldera 路 Holocene 路 949 m
- StromboliContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 924 m
- PantelleriaShield volcano 路 Historical 路 836 m
- VulsiniCaldera 路 Historical 路 800 m
- IschiaComplex volcano 路 Historical 路 789 m
- LipariStratovolcanoes 路 Radiocarbon 路 590 m
- LarderelloExplosion crater 路 Historical 路 500 m
- VulcanoStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 500 m
- Campi FlegreiCaldera 路 Historical 路 458 m
- PanareaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 399 m
- Campi Flegrei del Mar di SiciliaSubmarine volcanoes 路 Historical 路 -8 m
- PalinuroSubmarine volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 -70 m
- MarsiliSubmarine 路 Unknown 路 -779 m
Volcanoes in Italy: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Italy?
Italy has 15 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 12 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Italy?
12 volcanoes in Italy 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 Italy?
The highest volcano in Italy in our database is Etna, at 3,357 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Italy right now?
Italy has 12 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 Italy volcanic?
Italy lies on the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates, giving it a long history of damaging earthquakes.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Italy?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Italy 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 Italy?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Italy 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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Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Italy
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.