Peru lies along the Nazca plate subduction zone that runs the length of South America鈥檚 Pacific coast. The map above shows volcanoes in Peru, 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 Peru, 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 Peru - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Peru
Show the full list of 16 volcanoes
- CoropunaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 6,377 m
- SabancayaStratovolcanoes 路 Historical 路 5,960 m
- Misti, ElStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,822 m
- TutupacaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,801 m
- Casiri, NevadosStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 5,650 m
- Chachani, NevadoStratovolcano 路 Holocene? 路 5,626 m
- UbinasStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,608 m
- Sara SaraCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 5,522 m
- YucamaneStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 5,495 m
- TicsaniStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 5,382 m
- Auquihuato, CerroStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 4,980 m
- Andahua-OrcopampaLava dome 路 Holocene 路 4,713 m
- HuaynaputinaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 4,679 m
- HuamboStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 4,554 m
- Kimsachata-OroscochaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 3,848 m
- Nicholson, CerroCinder cone 路 Holocene 路 2,525 m
Volcanoes in Peru: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Peru?
Peru has 16 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 16 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Peru?
16 volcanoes in Peru 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 Peru?
The highest volcano in Peru in our database is Coropuna, at 6,377 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Peru right now?
Peru has 16 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 Peru volcanic?
Peru lies along the Nazca plate subduction zone that runs the length of South America鈥檚 Pacific coast.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Peru?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Peru 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 Peru?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Peru 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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