- TofuaContinuing eruptionVEI 0
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 Tonga Trench is one of the fastest-converging and most seismically active subduction zones on Earth. The map above shows volcanoes in Tonga, 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 Tonga, 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 Tonga - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Tonga
Show the full list of 22 volcanoes
- KaoStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,009 m
- TafahiSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 546 m
- LateStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 540 m
- TofuaContinuing eruptionCaldera 路 Historical 路 515 m
- Niuafo'ouShield volcano 路 Historical 路 260 m
- FonualeiStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 188 m
- Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apaiSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 114 m
- LateikiSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 43 m
- UnnamedNot Volcanic 路 Historical
- Home ReefSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -10 m
- Fonuafo'ouSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -17 m
- CuracoaSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -33 m
- UnnamedSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -40 m
- UnnamedSubmarine volcano 路 Holocene 路 -65 m
- UnnamedSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -68 m
- UnnamedSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -296 m
- UnnamedSubmarine volcano 路 Fumarolic 路 -385 m
- DugongSubmarine 路 Unknown 路 -1,170 m
- West MataSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -1,174 m
- NiuatahiCaldera 路 Unknown 路 -1,270 m
- Tafu-MakaSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -1,400 m
- LobsterSubmarine 路 Unknown 路 -1,500 m
Volcanoes in Tonga: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Tonga?
Tonga has 22 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 18 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Tonga?
18 volcanoes in Tonga 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 Tonga?
The highest volcano in Tonga in our database is Kao, at 1,009 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Tonga right now?
Tonga has 18 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 Tonga volcanic?
The Tonga Trench is one of the fastest-converging and most seismically active subduction zones on Earth.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Tonga?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Tonga 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 Tonga?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Tonga 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 Tonga
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