List of active volcanoes in the Philippines
Updated: 11/6/2025, 12:25:50 AM Wikipedia source
As of 2018, the Philippines has 24 volcanoes listed as active by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Twenty-one of these have had historical eruptions. The three exceptions are Cabalian, which is a strongly fumarolic volcano; Leonard Kniaseff, which was active 1,800 years ago (C14), and Isarog, which last erupted around 3500 BCE and 2374 BCE ± 87 based on radiocarbon dating Volcanoes in the country have erupted within the last 600 years, with accounts of these eruptions documented by humans; or have erupted within the last 10,000 years (Holocene). There are 100 volcanoes in the Philippines listed by the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program (GVP) at present, of which 20 are categorized as "historical" and 59 as "Holocene". The GVP lists volcanoes with historical, Holocene eruptions, or possibly older if strong signs of volcanism are still evident through thermal features like fumaroles, hot springs, mud pots, etc.
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· List of volcanoes
m
m
Name
m
Elevation (ASL)
ft
Coordinates
Description and current status
Ambalatungan Group
Ambalatungan Group
Name
Ambalatungan Group
Elevation (ASL)
2,329
Elevation (ASL)
7,641
Coordinates
mw- .mw- .mw- 17°18′40″N 121°06′13″E / 17.310982°N 121.103668°E / 17.310982; 121.103668 (Ambalatungan Group)
Province(s)
Kalinga
Eruptions
0
Eruptions
Explosions in 1952 is uncertain. Fumarolic with solfataras and thermal springs.
Babuyan Claro
Babuyan Claro
Name
Babuyan Claro
Elevation (ASL)
843
Elevation (ASL)
2,766
Coordinates
19°31′23″N 121°56′24″E / 19.523°N 121.940°E / 19.523; 121.940 (Babuyan Claro)
Province(s)
Cagayan
Eruptions
3
Eruptions
Eruptions were recorded in 1860 and 1913. Askedna Hot Springs is in the southern base of the volcano.
Banahaw
Banahaw
Name
Banahaw
Elevation (ASL)
2,169
Elevation (ASL)
7,116
Coordinates
14°04′N 121°29′E / 14.07°N 121.48°E / 14.07; 121.48 (Banahaw)
Province(s)
Laguna, Quezon
Eruptions
4
Eruptions
Eruptions were uncertain during the mudflows of 1730, 1743, 1843 and 1909.
Biliran
Biliran
Name
Biliran
Elevation (ASL)
1,340
Elevation (ASL)
4,400
Coordinates
11°33′29″N 124°30′47″E / 11.558°N 124.513°E / 11.558; 124.513 (Biliran)
Province(s)
Biliran
Eruptions
1
Eruptions
Phreatic eruption in 1939. Fumarolic with thermal springs
Bulusan
Bulusan
Name
Bulusan
Elevation (ASL)
1,565
Elevation (ASL)
5,135
Coordinates
12°46′12″N 124°03′00″E / 12.770°N 124.05°E / 12.770; 124.05 (Bulusan)
Province(s)
Sorsogon
Eruptions
18
Eruptions
Eruptions years are from 1886 to 2025. Permanently monitored
Cabalian
Cabalian
Name
Cabalian
Elevation (ASL)
945
Elevation (ASL)
3,100
Coordinates
10°17′13.2″N 125°13.25′0″E / 10.287000°N 125.22083°E / 10.287000; 125.22083 (Cabalian)
Province(s)
Southern Leyte
Eruptions
1
Eruptions
Radiocarbon dating on a pyroclastic flow deposit from the volcano estimated that the last eruption was in 1820
Cagua
Cagua
Name
Cagua
Elevation (ASL)
1,160
Elevation (ASL)
3,810
Coordinates
18°13′19″N 122°07′23″E / 18.222°N 122.123°E / 18.222; 122.123 (Cagua)
Province(s)
Cagayan
Eruptions
1
Eruptions
Eruption in 1860 and strong solfataric activity in 1907. Thermal areas are near the summit and NW to NNE flanks.
Camiguin de Babuyanes
Camiguin de Babuyanes
Name
Camiguin de Babuyanes
Elevation (ASL)
712
Elevation (ASL)
2,336
Coordinates
18°49′48″N 121°51′36″E / 18.83°N 121.860°E / 18.83; 121.860 (Camiguin de Babuyanes)
Province(s)
Cagayan
Eruptions
1
Eruptions
Its only recorded eruption was in 1857. Fumarolic with thermal springs
Didicas
Didicas
Name
Didicas
Elevation (ASL)
843
Elevation (ASL)
2,766
Coordinates
19°04′37″N 122°12′07″E / 19.077°N 122.202°E / 19.077; 122.202 (Didicas)
Province(s)
Cagayan
Eruptions
6
Eruptions
Eruptions in 1773, 1856, 1900, 1952, 1969 and 1978. A submarine volcano till 1952 when a permanent island was formed.
Hibok‑Hibok
Hibok‑Hibok
Name
Hibok‑Hibok
Elevation (ASL)
1,332
Elevation (ASL)
4,370
Coordinates
9°12′11″N 124°40′23″E / 9.203°N 124.673°E / 9.203; 124.673 (Hibok-Hibok)
Province(s)
Camiguin
Eruptions
5
Eruptions
Eruption in years 1827, 1862, 1871 and 1948–1952. Activity from 1897–1902 was only solfataric. Permanently monitored.
Iraya
Iraya
Name
Iraya
Elevation (ASL)
1,009
Elevation (ASL)
3,310
Coordinates
20°28′08″N 122°00′36″E / 20.469°N 122.010°E / 20.469; 122.010 (Iraya)
Province(s)
Batanes
Eruptions
1
Eruptions
Last eruption was in 1454. Seismic swarm in 1998.
Isarog
Isarog
Name
Isarog
Elevation (ASL)
1,143
Elevation (ASL)
3,750
Coordinates
13°39′29″N 123°22′48″E / 13.658°N 123.38°E / 13.658; 123.38 (Isarog)
Province(s)
Camarines Sur
Eruptions
2
Eruptions
The last eruption was around 3500 BCE ± 125 years and 2374 BCE ± 87 years based on radiocarbon dating.
Jolo Group
Jolo Group
Name
Jolo Group
Elevation (ASL)
620
Elevation (ASL)
2,030
Coordinates
6°00′47″N 121°03′25″E / 6.013°N 121.057°E / 6.013; 121.057 (Jolo Group)
Province(s)
Sulu
Eruptions
0
Eruptions
Uncertain submarine eruption in 1897. Listed as Bud Dajo, a cinder cone on Jolo Island, in the PHIVOLCS list.
Kanlaon
Kanlaon
Name
Kanlaon
Elevation (ASL)
2,435
Elevation (ASL)
7,989
Coordinates
10°24′43″N 123°07′55″E / 10.412°N 123.132°E / 10.412; 123.132 (Kanla-on)
Province(s)
Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental
Eruptions
30
Eruptions
Eruptions were recorded from 1886 to 2006. On November 23, 2015 the volcano had a small, steam-driven explosion. PHIVOLCS raised the alert level to 1 (mild restiveness). Last eruption was on May 13, 2025 at 02:55 AM PST which PHIVOLCS classified as moderately explosive eruption. Kanlaon generated a greyish voluminous plume that rose approximately 4.5 kilometers above the vent. Pyroclastic Density Currents (PDCs) also descended about 2 kilometers from the crater.
Leonard Kniaseff
Leonard Kniaseff
Name
Leonard Kniaseff
Elevation (ASL)
200
Elevation (ASL)
660
Coordinates
7°22′55″N 126°02′49″E / 7.382°N 126.047°E / 7.382; 126.047 (Leonard Kniaseff)
Province(s)
Davao de Oro
Eruptions
0
Eruptions
Last eruption was dated as c.120 AD. Strong thermal features.
Makaturing
Makaturing
Name
Makaturing
Elevation (ASL)
1,940
Elevation (ASL)
6,360
Coordinates
7°38′49″N 124°19′12″E / 7.647°N 124.32°E / 7.647; 124.32 (Makaturing)
Province(s)
Lanao del Sur
Eruptions
2
Eruptions
Eruption recorded in 1865 and 1882. The 1856 and 1858 eruptions was credited to Ragang
Matutum
Matutum
Name
Matutum
Elevation (ASL)
2,286
Elevation (ASL)
7,500
Coordinates
6°22′N 125°04′E / 6.37°N 125.07°E / 6.37; 125.07 (Matutum)
Province(s)
South Cotabato
Eruptions
0
Eruptions
Mountain was fumarolic on March 7, 1911, but if an eruption occurred was uncertain. Thermal springs in Akmoan and Linan.
Mayon
Mayon
Name
Mayon
Elevation (ASL)
2,460
Elevation (ASL)
8,070
Coordinates
13°15′25″N 123°41′06″E / 13.257°N 123.685°E / 13.257; 123.685 (Mayon)
Province(s)
Albay
Eruptions
54
Eruptions
Eruptions were recorded from 1616 to 2023. Permanently monitored. Most recent major volcanic activity occurred in 2023.
Mélébingóy
Mélébingóy
Name
Mélébingóy
Elevation (ASL)
1,784
Elevation (ASL)
5,853
Coordinates
6°06′47″N 124°53′31″E / 6.113°N 124.892°E / 6.113; 124.892 (Mount Melibengoy)
Province(s)
South Cotabato
Eruptions
1
Eruptions
A caldera-forming eruption occurred on January 4, 1641.
Musuan
Musuan
Name
Musuan
Elevation (ASL)
646
Elevation (ASL)
2,119
Coordinates
7°52′37″N 125°04′05″E / 7.877°N 125.068°E / 7.877; 125.068 (Musuan)
Province(s)
Bukidnon
Eruptions
2
Eruptions
Eruptions in 1866 & 1867. Strong seismic swarm in 1976.
Pinatubo
Pinatubo
Name
Pinatubo
Elevation (ASL)
1,445
Elevation (ASL)
4,741
Coordinates
15°08′N 120°21′E / 15.13°N 120.35°E / 15.13; 120.35 (Pinatubo)
Province(s)
Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga
Eruptions
4
Eruptions
Reawakened in 1991, producing the 2nd largest eruption in the 20th century. Followed by milder eruptions in 1992 and 1993. Also minor additional activities in 2021. Permanently monitored.
Ragang
Ragang
Name
Ragang
Elevation (ASL)
2,815
Elevation (ASL)
9,236
Coordinates
7°42′N 124°30′E / 7.70°N 124.50°E / 7.70; 124.50 (Ragang)
Province(s)
Lanao del Sur, Cotabato
Eruptions
7
Eruptions
Eruption years are from 1765 to 1873. Eruptions were uncertain in 1915 and 1916.
San Pablo Volcanic Field
San Pablo Volcanic Field
Name
San Pablo Volcanic Field
Elevation (ASL)
1,090
Elevation (ASL)
3,580
Coordinates
14°07′N 121°18′E / 14.12°N 121.30°E / 14.12; 121.30 (San Pablo Volcanic Field)
Province(s)
Laguna, Batangas
Eruptions
1
Eruptions
Last activity was the formation of Sampaloc Lake around 1350 AD +/- 100 years determined by anthropology
Smith
Smith
Name
Smith
Elevation (ASL)
688
Elevation (ASL)
2,257
Coordinates
19°32′02″N 121°55′01″E / 19.534°N 121.917°E / 19.534; 121.917 (Smith)
Province(s)
Cagayan
Eruptions
6
Eruptions
Eruption years are from 1652 and 1907 to 1924. Combined with Babuyan Claro on the GVP list.
Taal
Taal
Name
Taal
Elevation (ASL)
311
Elevation (ASL)
1,020
Coordinates
14°00′07″N 120°59′35″E / 14.002°N 120.993°E / 14.002; 120.993 (Taal)
Province(s)
Batangas
Eruptions
39
Eruptions
Previous eruption years are from 1572 to 1977. Permanently monitored.
| Name | Elevation (ASL) | Coordinates | Province(s) | Eruptions | ||
| m | ft | Description and current status | ||||
| Ambalatungan Group | 2,329 | 7,641 | Ambalatungan Group) | Kalinga | 0 | Explosions in 1952 is uncertain. Fumarolic with solfataras and thermal springs. |
| Babuyan Claro | 843 | 2,766 | Babuyan Claro) | Cagayan | 3 | Eruptions were recorded in 1860 and 1913. Askedna Hot Springs is in the southern base of the volcano. |
| Banahaw | 2,169 | 7,116 | Banahaw) | Laguna, Quezon | 4 | Eruptions were uncertain during the mudflows of 1730, 1743, 1843 and 1909. |
| Biliran | 1,340 | 4,400 | Biliran) | Biliran | 1 | Phreatic eruption in 1939. Fumarolic with thermal springs |
| Bulusan | 1,565 | 5,135 | Bulusan) | Sorsogon | 18 | Eruptions years are from 1886 to 2025. Permanently monitored |
| Cabalian | 945 | 3,100 | Cabalian) | Southern Leyte | 1 | Radiocarbon dating on a pyroclastic flow deposit from the volcano estimated that the last eruption was in 1820 |
| Cagua | 1,160 | 3,810 | Cagua) | Cagayan | 1 | Eruption in 1860 and strong solfataric activity in 1907. Thermal areas are near the summit and NW to NNE flanks. |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | 712 | 2,336 | Camiguin de Babuyanes) | Cagayan | 1 | Its only recorded eruption was in 1857. Fumarolic with thermal springs |
| Didicas | 843 | 2,766 | Didicas) | Cagayan | 6 | Eruptions in 1773, 1856, 1900, 1952, 1969 and 1978. A submarine volcano till 1952 when a permanent island was formed. |
| Hibok‑Hibok | 1,332 | 4,370 | Hibok-Hibok) | Camiguin | 5 | Eruption in years 1827, 1862, 1871 and 1948–1952. Activity from 1897–1902 was only solfataric. Permanently monitored. |
| Iraya | 1,009 | 3,310 | Iraya) | Batanes | 1 | Last eruption was in 1454. Seismic swarm in 1998. |
| Isarog | 1,143 | 3,750 | Isarog) | Camarines Sur | 2 | The last eruption was around 3500 BCE ± 125 years and 2374 BCE ± 87 years based on radiocarbon dating. |
| Jolo Group | 620 | 2,030 | Jolo Group) | Sulu | 0 | Uncertain submarine eruption in 1897. Listed as Bud Dajo, a cinder cone on Jolo Island, in the PHIVOLCS list. |
| Kanlaon | 2,435 | 7,989 | Kanla-on) | Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental | 30 | Eruptions were recorded from 1886 to 2006. On November 23, 2015 the volcano had a small, steam-driven explosion. PHIVOLCS raised the alert level to 1 (mild restiveness). Last eruption was on May 13, 2025 at 02:55 AM PST which PHIVOLCS classified as moderately explosive eruption. Kanlaon generated a greyish voluminous plume that rose approximately 4.5 kilometers above the vent. Pyroclastic Density Currents (PDCs) also descended about 2 kilometers from the crater. |
| Leonard Kniaseff | 200 | 660 | Leonard Kniaseff) | Davao de Oro | 0 | Last eruption was dated as c.120 AD. Strong thermal features. |
| Makaturing | 1,940 | 6,360 | Makaturing) | Lanao del Sur | 2 | Eruption recorded in 1865 and 1882. The 1856 and 1858 eruptions was credited to Ragang |
| Matutum | 2,286 | 7,500 | Matutum) | South Cotabato | 0 | Mountain was fumarolic on March 7, 1911, but if an eruption occurred was uncertain. Thermal springs in Akmoan and Linan. |
| Mayon | 2,460 | 8,070 | Mayon) | Albay | 54 | Eruptions were recorded from 1616 to 2023. Permanently monitored. Most recent major volcanic activity occurred in 2023. |
| Mélébingóy | 1,784 | 5,853 | Mount Melibengoy) | South Cotabato | 1 | A caldera-forming eruption occurred on January 4, 1641. |
| Musuan | 646 | 2,119 | Musuan) | Bukidnon | 2 | Eruptions in 1866 & 1867. Strong seismic swarm in 1976. |
| Pinatubo | 1,445 | 4,741 | Pinatubo) | Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga | 4 | Reawakened in 1991, producing the 2nd largest eruption in the 20th century. Followed by milder eruptions in 1992 and 1993. Also minor additional activities in 2021. Permanently monitored. |
| Ragang | 2,815 | 9,236 | Ragang) | Lanao del Sur, Cotabato | 7 | Eruption years are from 1765 to 1873. Eruptions were uncertain in 1915 and 1916. |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | 1,090 | 3,580 | San Pablo Volcanic Field) | Laguna, Batangas | 1 | Last activity was the formation of Sampaloc Lake around 1350 AD +/- 100 years determined by anthropology |
| Smith | 688 | 2,257 | Smith) | Cagayan | 6 | Eruption years are from 1652 and 1907 to 1924. Combined with Babuyan Claro on the GVP list. |
| Taal | 311 | 1,020 | Taal) | Batangas | 39 | Previous eruption years are from 1572 to 1977. Permanently monitored. |
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