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.
The Philippines sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea and Sunda plates collide, producing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. The map above shows volcanoes in Philippines, 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 Philippines, 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 Philippines - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Philippines
Show the full list of 49 volcanoes
- ApoStratovolcano 路 Fumarolic 路 2,938 m
- KalatunganStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,824 m
- RagangStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,790 m
- MayonStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,462 m
- BalatocanCompound volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 2,450 m
- KanlaonContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,422 m
- MalindangStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,404 m
- LatukanStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,338 m
- Ambalatungan GroupCompound volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 2,329 m
- MatutumStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,262 m
- Santo TomasStratovolcano 路 Uncertain 路 2,260 m
- BanahawComplex volcano 路 Holocene 路 2,158 m
- Smith VolcanoStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,090 m
- IsarogStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,966 m
- MandalaganStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,885 m
- PatocStratovolcano 路 Fumarolic 路 1,865 m
- Cuernos de NegrosStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,862 m
- MelebingoyStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,824 m
- MakaturingStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,818 m
- CamiguinStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,552 m
- MalinaoStratovolcano 路 Fumarolic 路 1,548 m
- BulusanStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,535 m
- SilayStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,510 m
- PinatuboStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,486 m
- MarivelesStratovolcano 路 Radiocarbon 路 1,388 m
- BiliranCompound volcano 路 Historical 路 1,301 m
- MasaragaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,294 m
- NatibStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,253 m
- MalindigStratovolcano 路 Hot Springs 路 1,157 m
- IrigaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,138 m
- CaguaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,133 m
- Pocdol MountainsCompound volcano 路 Holocene 路 1,102 m
- San Pablo Volcanic FieldStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,090 m
- Leonard RangeStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,080 m
- Babuyan ClaroStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,064 m
- ArayatStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,026 m
- IrayaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,009 m
- CabalianStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 912 m
- MahagnaoStratovolcano 路 Fumarolic 路 860 m
- BalutStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 840 m
- Laguna CalderaFumarole field 路 Fumarolic 路 743 m
- Camiguin de BabuyanesStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 712 m
- MusuanTuff cone 路 Historical 路 610 m
- PacoStratovolcano 路 Anthropology 路 524 m
- Bud DajoPyroclastic cone 路 Historical 路 440 m
- AmorongUnknown 路 Fumarolic 路 376 m
- TaalContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 311 m
- DidicasCompound volcano 路 Historical 路 228 m
- UnnamedSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -24 m
Volcanoes in Philippines: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Philippines?
Philippines has 49 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 37 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Philippines?
37 volcanoes in Philippines 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 Philippines?
The highest volcano in Philippines in our database is Apo, at 2,938 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Philippines right now?
Philippines has 37 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 Philippines volcanic?
The Philippines sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea and Sunda plates collide, producing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Philippines?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Philippines 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 Philippines?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Philippines 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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