Volcano
An overview of current New Zealand volcanic activity.
This table shows the current alert level, ranging from 0 to 5, for New Zealand's volcanoes and volcanic centres. The most frequently active volcanoes are Ruapehu, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and White Island, as well as Raoul Island in the Kermadec group.
Detailed information showing earthquake activity, seismic drums, seismicity diagrams and maps of the monitoring networks, plus photos and movies for some of the volcanoes, can be viewed by choosing a location from the map, the table or a tab shown above.
Have you noticed any unusual volcanic or geothermal activity? Although we have excellent broad-scale coverage of New Zealand's volcanic centres, we can't see everything that's going on. Contact us and let us know if you think you're seeing something unusual or if you have concerns about it - when, where and any photos would be great!
| Volcano | Alert Level |
|---|---|
| Auckland Volcanic Field | 0 |
| Kermadec Islands | 0 |
| Mayor Island | 0 |
| Ngauruhoe | 0 |
| Northland | 0 |
| Okataina | 0 |
| Rotorua | 0 |
| Ruapehu | 1 |
| Taranaki/Egmont | 0 |
| Taupo | 0 |
| Tongariro | 0 |
| White Island | 1 |
