Alaska is by far the most seismically active US state, sitting on the Aleutian subduction zone where great M8-9 earthquakes occur. The map above shows volcanoes in Alaska, 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 Alaska, 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 Alaska - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Alaska
No volcanoes found for Alaska in our database right now.
Volcanoes in Alaska: frequently asked questions
Are there active volcanoes in Alaska right now?
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 Alaska volcanic?
Alaska is by far the most seismically active US state, sitting on the Aleutian subduction zone where great M8-9 earthquakes occur.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Alaska?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Alaska 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 Alaska?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Alaska 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 Alaska
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Alaska
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.