Taiwan sits where the Philippine Sea plate pushes against the Eurasian plate, making strong, shallow earthquakes common. The map above shows volcanoes in Taiwan, 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 Taiwan, 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 Taiwan - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Taiwan
Volcanoes in Taiwan: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Taiwan?
Taiwan has 5 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 4 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Taiwan?
4 volcanoes in Taiwan 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 Taiwan?
The highest volcano in Taiwan in our database is Kueishantao, at 361 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Taiwan right now?
Taiwan has 4 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 Taiwan volcanic?
Taiwan sits where the Philippine Sea plate pushes against the Eurasian plate, making strong, shallow earthquakes common.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Taiwan?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Taiwan 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 Taiwan?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Taiwan alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings, with real-time alerts for elevated volcano activity and nearby quakes. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
Other hazards in Taiwan
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Taiwan
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.