Volcanoes of Mexico (77)

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Baja California, NW Mexico & Mexican Islands (22 volcanoes)

Southern Mexico (6 volcanoes)

Western & Central Mexico (46 volcanoes)

Mexico's volcanoes are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and formed on the North American continental tectonic plate under which the oceanic Pacific and (in the south) Cocos plates are being subducted.
The most active volcanoes of the country are Popocatepetl, Colima and El Chichon, which had a major eruption in 1982 that cooled the world's climate in the following year.
All active volcanoes of Mexico are listed.

Map of Mexico's active volcanoes (red triangles). (Basemap created using UNAVCO/Voyager map tool feat. Face of the EarthTM)

News & updates:

Tue, 28 Nov 2023, 21:00

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS CONT to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Tue, 28 Nov 2023, 12:30

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS OBSD to 26000 ft (7900 m)

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