Washington faces hazard from the Cascadia subduction zone and deep quakes beneath Puget Sound, like the 2001 M6.8 Nisqually earthquake. The map above shows volcanoes in Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Washington
No volcanoes found for Washington in our database right now.
Volcanoes in Washington: frequently asked questions
Are there active volcanoes in Washington 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 Washington volcanic?
Washington faces hazard from the Cascadia subduction zone and deep quakes beneath Puget Sound, like the 2001 M6.8 Nisqually earthquake.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Washington?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Washington 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 Washington?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Washington 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 Washington
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Washington
QuakeMate maps volcanoes alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings - free on iOS.