Russia鈥檚 Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril Islands are among the most seismically active regions on the Pacific Ring of Fire. The map above shows volcanoes in Russia, 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 Russia, 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 Russia - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Russia
Show the full list of 6 volcanoes
Volcanoes in Russia: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Russia?
Russia has 6 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 5 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Russia?
5 volcanoes in Russia 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 Russia?
The highest volcano in Russia in our database is Azas Plateau, at 2,765 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Russia right now?
Russia has 5 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 Russia volcanic?
Russia鈥檚 Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril Islands are among the most seismically active regions on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Russia?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Russia 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 Russia?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Russia 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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Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Russia
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.