Hawaii’s earthquakes are driven by active volcanism, especially around Kīlauea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island. The map above shows volcanoes in Hawaii, 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 Hawaii, 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 Hawaii - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Hawaii
No volcanoes found for Hawaii in our database right now.
Volcanoes in Hawaii: frequently asked questions
Are there active volcanoes in Hawaii 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 Hawaii volcanic?
Hawaii’s earthquakes are driven by active volcanism, especially around Kīlauea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Hawaii?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Hawaii
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.