Samoa lies near the northern end of the highly active Tonga鈥揔ermadec subduction zone. Below is an interactive map and list of volcanoes in Samoa, 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 Samoa, 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 Samoa - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Samoa
Volcanoes in Samoa: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Samoa?
Samoa has 3 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 3 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Samoa?
3 volcanoes in Samoa 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 Samoa?
The highest volcano in Samoa in our database is Savaii, at 1,858 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Samoa right now?
Samoa has 3 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 Samoa volcanic?
Samoa lies near the northern end of the highly active Tonga鈥揔ermadec subduction zone.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Samoa?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Samoa 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 Samoa?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Samoa alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings, with real-time alerts for elevated volcano activity and nearby quakes. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Samoa
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.