Turkey straddles the North Anatolian and East Anatolian faults, the source of its most devastating earthquakes. The map above shows volcanoes in Turkey (Türkiye), 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 Turkey, 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 Turkey - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Turkey
Show the full list of 10 volcanoes
- Suphan DagiStratovolcano · Holocene · 4,434 m
- Erciyes Volcanic ComplexStratovolcano · Holocene · 3,864 m
- Hasandag-KeciboyduranStratovolcano · Holocene · 3,253 m
- Kars PlateauVolcanic field · Holocene · 3,000 m
- Nemrut DagiStratovolcano · Historical · 2,948 m
- Gollu DagLava dome · Holocene · 2,143 m
- Karaca DagShield volcano · Holocene · 1,957 m
- Acigol-NevsehirMaar · Holocene · 1,683 m
- Karapinar FieldCinder cone · Holocene · 1,302 m
- KulaCinder cone · Holocene · 750 m
Volcanoes in Turkey: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Turkey?
Turkey has 10 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 10 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Turkey?
10 volcanoes in Turkey 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 Turkey?
The highest volcano in Turkey in our database is Suphan Dagi, at 4,434 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Turkey right now?
Turkey has 10 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 Turkey volcanic?
Turkey straddles the North Anatolian and East Anatolian faults, the source of its most devastating earthquakes.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Turkey?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Turkey 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 Turkey?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Turkey 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 Turkey
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Turkey
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.