- YasurContinuing eruptionVEI 3
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.
Vanuatu lies along the highly active New Hebrides subduction zone in the South Pacific. The map above shows volcanoes in Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Vanuatu
Show the full list of 15 volcanoes
- AmbaeShield volcano 路 Historical 路 1,496 m
- LopeviStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,413 m
- AmbrymPyroclastic shield 路 Historical 路 1,334 m
- Mere LavaStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,028 m
- SuretamataiComplex volcano 路 Historical 路 921 m
- AneityumStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 852 m
- East EpiStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 833 m
- Traitor's HeadStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 817 m
- GauaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 729 m
- Nguna-EmauStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 589 m
- MotlavStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 411 m
- YasurContinuing eruptionStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 361 m
- NE Shepherd IslandsStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 216 m
- KuwaeCaldera 路 Historical 路 -2 m
- Gemini-OscostarSubmarine volcano 路 Historical 路 -33 m
Volcanoes in Vanuatu: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has 15 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 15 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Vanuatu?
15 volcanoes in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
The highest volcano in Vanuatu in our database is Ambae, at 1,496 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Vanuatu right now?
Vanuatu has 15 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 Vanuatu volcanic?
Vanuatu lies along the highly active New Hebrides subduction zone in the South Pacific.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Vanuatu?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Vanuatu alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings, with real-time alerts for elevated volcano activity and nearby quakes. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
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