Check volcanoes cataloged in Ecuador, the map and available official statuses.
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Volcanic activity in Ecuador today
Map of volcanoes in Ecuador
Volcanic alerts in Ecuador today
No national alert status is shown because this country’s competent authority is not yet operationally connected to GDE.
EarthSentra does not issue its own volcano alerts. A volcano’s presence in the Smithsonian GVP catalog does not mean it is active, erupting, or under alert.
Historical volcanic eruptions in Ecuador
A selection of documented notable historical eruptions for volcanoes linked to Ecuador.
99 displayed records · Smithsonian GVP · Snapshot retrieved: 2026-10-21 06:17:33 UTC
| Start | End | Volcano / country | VEI | GVP certainty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 BCE [?] | — | Tungurahua 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3? | Confirmed |
| 50 BCE [?] | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3 | Confirmed |
| 100 BCE [?] | — | Tungurahua 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3? | Confirmed |
| 230 BCE ±200 years | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 4 | Confirmed |
| 320 BCE ±16 years | — | Atacazo Ninahuilca Chico II dome 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 400 BCE [?] | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 4 | Confirmed |
| 450 BCE ±150 years | — | Pululahua 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 4C | Confirmed |
| 500 BCE [?] | — | Tungurahua 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3? | Confirmed |
| 690 BCE ±150 years | — | Pululahua 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 1010 BCE ±100 years | — | Tungurahua 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 1050 BCE [?] | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 4 | Confirmed |
| 1150 BCE ±150 years | — | Cuicocha 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 2050 BCE [?] | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 2490 BCE ±40 years | — | Atacazo Ninahuilca Chico I dome 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 2640 BCE ±200 years | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 3280 BCE ±500 years | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 3490 BCE ±100 years | — | Atacazo Arenal II dome 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 4P | Confirmed |
| 3740 BCE [?] | — | Chachimbiro NNE flank (Pitzantzi lava dome) 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3 | Confirmed |
| 3880 BCE ±75 years | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5+ | Confirmed |
| 4350 BCE ±75 years | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5 | Confirmed |
| 5820 BCE ±75 years | — | Cotopaxi 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5+ | Confirmed |
| 6650 BCE [?] | — | Soche 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5? | Confirmed |
| 6910 BCE [<] | — | Atacazo La Cocha II dome 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 4P | Confirmed |
| 7750 BCE [?] | — | Tungurahua 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 4 | Confirmed |
This hub highlights confirmed eruptions with VEI 3 or higher when available. Smaller or uncertain eruptions are not automatically presented as major events. The historical source is Smithsonian GVP.
Volcanic geography of Ecuador
Ecuador straddles the northern Andes and includes volcanic systems such as Cotopaxi, Tungurahua and Reventador. The Galápagos Islands have a different volcanic setting linked to an oceanic hotspot. A map marker does not establish that a volcano is currently erupting.
Map and eruption histories
EarthSentra displays volcanic catalogs and historical eruption data provided by integrated sources, including the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. Historical dates can be approximate and explosivity indexes may be unavailable. They do not represent forecasts or current official alerts.
Monitoring status and safety
Only connected feeds contribute to the integrated alert count. A missing national connection or zero visible alerts does not confirm safety. Follow the competent volcano observatory and emergency services for current hazard bulletins, restricted zones and evacuation guidance.
Additional references
Consult the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program and the worldwide volcano monitor for scientific and geographical context.