Check volcanoes cataloged in Peru, the map and available official statuses.
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| Volcano | GDE status | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Sabancaya🇵🇪 South America Volcanic Regions, Peru | GDE status: 🟡 Elevated activity | IGP_CENVUL · source |
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Historical volcanic eruptions in Peru
A selection of documented notable historical eruptions for volcanoes linked to Peru.
13 displayed records · Smithsonian GVP · Snapshot retrieved: 2026-10-21 06:17:33 UTC
| Start | End | Volcano / country | VEI | GVP certainty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-13 | 2026-03-25 [>] | Sabancaya 🇵🇪 Peru | 3 | Confirmed |
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-12-15 | Ubinas 🇵🇪 Peru | 3 | Confirmed |
| 2016-11-06 | 2025-04-06 | Sabancaya Sabancaya crater 🇵🇪 Peru | 3 | Confirmed |
| 1990-05-28 | 1998-09-16 [?] ±15 days | Sabancaya 🇵🇪 Peru | 3 | Confirmed |
| 1802-03-20 | 1802-08-20 ±10 days | Tutupaca 🇵🇪 Peru | 4? | Confirmed |
| 1677 | — | Ubinas 🇵🇪 Peru | 3? | Confirmed |
| 1667 | — | Ubinas 🇵🇪 Peru | 3 | Confirmed |
| 1662 | — | Ubinas 🇵🇪 Peru | 3? | Confirmed |
| 1600-02-17 ±1 days | 1600-03-06 [?] | Huaynaputina Summit and south flank 🇵🇪 Peru | 6 | Confirmed |
| 1550 ±50 years | — | Ubinas 🇵🇪 Peru | 3? | Confirmed |
| 1082 ±82 years | — | Ubinas 🇵🇪 Peru | 5 | Confirmed |
| 80 BCE ±75 years | — | Misti, El 🇵🇪 Peru | 4? | Confirmed |
| 1320 BCE [?] | — | Yucamane 🇵🇪 Peru | 5 | 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.
Volcanoes in Peru: activity and monitoring
Peru’s volcanoes are concentrated in the southern Andes, where Nazca Plate subduction contributes to Andean volcanism. Examples include Sabancaya, Ubinas and Misti. A listed volcano is not necessarily erupting.
Understanding the volcano records
A volcano listed in a catalog is not necessarily erupting. Geological history and monitoring information are useful context, but do not replace official bulletins. The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI), when shown, describes an eruption’s explosivity and does not predict the next event.
Official sources and safety
Check national geological surveys, volcano observatories and civil protection services for current status and access restrictions. Hazards may include ash, gases and volcanic flows. Compare the history with the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program and the global volcano monitor.