New Zealand straddles the boundary between the Pacific and Australian plates, giving it thousands of earthquakes every year. The map above shows volcanoes in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand, 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 New Zealand - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in New Zealand
Show the full list of 22 volcanoes
- RuapehuStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,797 m
- TaranakiStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 2,518 m
- NgauruhoeStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,291 m
- TongariroStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,978 m
- OkatainaLava dome 路 Historical 路 1,111 m
- MaroaCaldera 路 Tephrochronology 路 897 m
- TaupoCaldera 路 Radiocarbon 路 760 m
- ReporoaCaldera 路 Tephrochronology 路 592 m
- Antipodes IslandPyroclastic cones 路 Holocene? 路 402 m
- WhangareiCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 397 m
- Kaikohe-Bay of IslandsVolcanic field 路 Radiocarbon 路 388 m
- Mayor IslandShield volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 355 m
- Whakaari/White IslandStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 294 m
- Auckland Volcanic FieldVolcanic field 路 Radiocarbon 路 260 m
- Rumble IIISubmarine volcano 路 Hydrophonic 路 -220 m
- Rumble VSubmarine volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 -400 m
- Rumble IVSubmarine volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 -500 m
- TangaroaSubmarine volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 -600 m
- ClarkSubmarine volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 -860 m
- HealySubmarine volcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 -980 m
- Rumble II WestSubmarine volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 -1,200 m
- BrothersSubmarine volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 -1,350 m
Volcanoes in New Zealand: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in New Zealand?
New Zealand has 22 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 7 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in New Zealand?
7 volcanoes in New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
The highest volcano in New Zealand in our database is Ruapehu, at 2,797 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in New Zealand right now?
New Zealand has 7 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 New Zealand volcanic?
New Zealand straddles the boundary between the Pacific and Australian plates, giving it thousands of earthquakes every year.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in New Zealand?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of New Zealand 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 New Zealand
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in New Zealand
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.