- MasayaContinuing eruptionVEI 1
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.
Nicaragua鈥檚 Pacific coast lies above the Cocos plate subduction zone. The map above shows volcanoes in Nicaragua, 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 Nicaragua, 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 Nicaragua - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Nicaragua
Show the full list of 19 volcanoes
- San CristobalStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,745 m
- ConcepcionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,700 m
- MaderasStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,394 m
- MombachoStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,344 m
- MomotomboStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,270 m
- Las Pilas-El Hoyo ComplexComplex volcano 路 Historical 路 1,088 m
- TelicaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,036 m
- Lajas, LasShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 926 m
- EsteliFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 899 m
- CosiguinaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 872 m
- RotaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 832 m
- Negro, CerroCinder cone 路 Historical 路 728 m
- ZapateraShield volcano 路 Holocene 路 629 m
- Ciguatepe, Cerro ElStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 603 m
- MasayaContinuing eruptionCaldera 路 Historical 路 594 m
- ApoyequePyroclastic shield 路 Radiocarbon 路 518 m
- Nejapa-MirafloresFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 360 m
- GranadaFissure vent 路 Holocene 路 250 m
- Azul, VolcanCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 201 m
Volcanoes in Nicaragua: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has 19 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 18 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Nicaragua?
18 volcanoes in Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua?
The highest volcano in Nicaragua in our database is San Cristobal, at 1,745 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Nicaragua right now?
Nicaragua has 18 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 Nicaragua volcanic?
Nicaragua鈥檚 Pacific coast lies above the Cocos plate subduction zone.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Nicaragua?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Nicaragua 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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