Kenya straddles the East African Rift Valley, an active continental rift zone. The map above shows volcanoes in Kenya, 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 Kenya, 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 Kenya - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Kenya
Show the full list of 22 volcanoes
- Eburru, Ol DoinyoComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 2,856 m
- LongonotStratovolcano 路 Anthropology 路 2,776 m
- OlkariaPumice cone 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,434 m
- SuswaShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 2,356 m
- MenengaiShield volcano 路 Tephrochronology 路 2,278 m
- Chyulu HillsVolcanic field 路 Anthropology 路 2,188 m
- Elmenteita BadlandsPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene 路 2,126 m
- Homa MountainComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,751 m
- MarsabitShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,707 m
- PakaShield volcano 路 Ar/Ar 路 1,697 m
- SilaliShield volcano 路 Ar/Ar 路 1,528 m
- Mega Volcanic FieldPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene 路 1,500 m
- KorosiShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,446 m
- EmuruangogolakShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,285 m
- Ol KokweShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,130 m
- Barrier, TheShield volcano 路 Historical 路 1,032 m
- NamarunuShield volcano 路 Tephrochronology 路 817 m
- Lake Turkana South IslandStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 800 m
- Nyambeni HillsShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 750 m
- Segererua PlateauPyroclastic cone 路 Holocene 路 699 m
- Lake Turkana Central IslandStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 518 m
- Lake Turkana North IslandTuff cone 路 Holocene 路 490 m
Volcanoes in Kenya: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Kenya?
Kenya has 22 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 14 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Kenya?
14 volcanoes in Kenya 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 Kenya?
The highest volcano in Kenya in our database is Eburru, Ol Doinyo, at 2,856 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Kenya right now?
Kenya has 14 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 Kenya volcanic?
Kenya straddles the East African Rift Valley, an active continental rift zone.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Kenya?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Kenya 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 Kenya?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Kenya 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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