Volcanoes in the Southern Pacific Volcanic Regions
Savaii (Samoa)
There are 20 Holocene volcanoes in the Southern Pacific Volcanic Regions.
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Ridge | Undersea Features | Unknown | Cluster |
| Udintsev Transform | Undersea Features | Unknown | Cluster |
Salas y Gómez Ridge Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapa Nui | Chile | Unknown | Shield |
Southern East Pacific Rise Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern EPR at 8°S | Undersea Features | 1969 CE | Cluster |
| Southern EPR at 17.5°S (Segment K) | Undersea Features | 1990 CE | Cluster |
| Southern EPR at 18.2°S (Segment J) | Undersea Features | 1890 CE | Cluster |
| Southern EPR at 18.5°S (Segment I) | Undersea Features | 1915 CE | Cluster |
Pitcairn Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Seamount | United Kingdom | 50 BCE | Minor |
Society Islands Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teahitia | France | 1985 CE | Composite |
| Rocard | France | 1972 CE | Composite |
| Moua Pihaa | France | 1970 CE | Composite |
| Mehetia | France | Unknown | Composite |
Austral-Cook Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonald | France | 1989 CE | Shield |
Samoan Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vailulu'u | United States | 2003 CE | Shield |
| Ta'u | United States | Unknown | Shield |
| Ofu-Olosega | United States | 1866 CE | Shield |
| Tutuila | United States | 440 CE | Cluster |
| Malumalu | United States | Unknown | Composite |
| Upolu | Samoa | Unknown | Shield |
| Savaii | Samoa | 1911 CE | Shield |
Chronological listings of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in the Southern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Bolded eruptions indicate current continuing activity as of 19 September 2025.
Macquarie Ridge Volcanic Province
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region.
Campbell Plateau Volcanic Province
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region.
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Ridge | [1991 Mar 11] | [1991 Mar 19] | Uncertain | ||
| Udintsev Transform | [1990 Oct 29] | [1990 Nov 19] | Uncertain |
Juan Fernandez Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamount JF6 | [1839 Feb 12] | [1839 Feb 13] | Uncertain | ||
| Robinson Crusoe | 1835 Feb 20 | 1835 Feb 21 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Robinson Crusoe | [1743] | [Unknown] | Uncertain |
San Felix Hotspot Volcano Group
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region.
Salas y Gómez Ridge Volcano Group
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region.
Southern East Pacific Rise Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern EPR at 17.5°S (Segment K) | 1990 Jul 2 ± 2 years ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Southern EPR at 17.5°S (Segment K) | 1965 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Southern EPR at 8°S | 1964 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | 1969 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Southern EPR at 17.5°S (Segment K) | 1930 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Southern EPR at 18.5°S (Segment I) | 1915 ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Southern EPR at 18.2°S (Segment J) | 1890 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Southern EPR at 18.5°S (Segment I) | 1860 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Southern EPR at 17.5°S (Segment K) | 1840 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Southern EPR at 18.2°S (Segment J) | 1820 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Southern EPR at 17.5°S (Segment K) | 1625 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Southern EPR at 18.5°S (Segment I) | 1620 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Magnetism |
Pitcairn Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Seamount | 0050 BCE ± 1000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
| Adams Seamount | 1050 BCE ± 1000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
| Adams Seamount | 4050 BCE ± 2000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
| Adams Seamount | 5050 BCE ± 1000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
Marquesas Hotspot Volcanic Group
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region.
Society Islands Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teahitia | 1985 Jan 10 | 1985 Jan 25 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Teahitia | 1983 Dec 18 | 1984 Jul 14 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Teahitia | 1983 Jul 12 | 1983 Jul 26 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Teahitia | 1982 Mar 16 | 1982 May 19 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Mehetia | [1981 Mar 5] | [1981 Dec 16 ± 15 days] | Uncertain | ||
| Rocard | 1972 Jul 4 | 1972 Jul 19 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Rocard | 1971 Sep 6 | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Moua Pihaa | 1970 Jun 21 | 1970 Jun 23 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Moua Pihaa | 1969 Apr 22 | 1969 Apr 29 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Rocard | 1966 Mar 9 | 1966 Mar 20 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
Austral-Cook Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonald | 1987 Jun 4 | 1989 Jan 28 (on or after) | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Macdonald | 1986 May 16 | 1986 Aug 2 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | 1983 Oct 27 | 1984 Jan 3 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | 1983 Mar 14 | 1983 May 21 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | 1982 Mar 1 | 1982 Jun 6 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | 1980 Nov 10 | 1981 Feb 15 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | 1980 Feb 12 | 1980 Feb 13 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | 1979 Sep 30 | 1979 Sep 30 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | 1977 Dec 10 | 1977 Dec 15 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | 1967 May 29 | 1967 May 29 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Macdonald | [1936] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Macdonald | [1928] | [Unknown] | Uncertain |
Samoan Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vailulu'u | 2003 Apr 16 ± 2 years ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Vailulu'u | 1995 Jan 9 | 1995 Jan 29 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Vailulu'u | 1973 Jul 10 | 1973 Jul 10 | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Hydrophonic |
| Savaii | 1905 Aug 4 | 1911 Nov | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Savaii | 1902 Oct 30 | 1902 Nov 17 ± 4 days | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Ofu-Olosega | 1866 Sep 12 | 1866 Nov 15 ± 5 days | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Savaii | 1760 | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
| Savaii | 1610 ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Savaii | 1350 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Savaii | 1310 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Savaii | 1240 ± 30 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Savaii | 1040 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tutuila | 0440 ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Savaii | 0170 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Savaii | 0480 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Savaii | 1150 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Savaii | 1990 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Vitiaz Lineament Volcanic Province
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region.
There are 24 Pleistocene volcanoes in the Southern Pacific Volcanic Regions.
Macquarie Ridge Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Hautere | New Zealand | Composite |
Campbell Plateau Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Antipodes Island | New Zealand | Minor |
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed | Undersea Features | Minor |
Juan Fernandez Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Crusoe | Chile | Shield |
| Seamount JF6 | Chile | Minor |
| Alexander Selkirk | Chile | Shield |
San Felix Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| San Felix | Chile | Shield |
Salas y Gómez Ridge Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Salas y Gomez | Chile | Shield |
Pitcairn Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcairn | United Kingdom | Shield |
Marquesas Hotspot Volcanic Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Hiva Oa | France | Shield |
| Fatu Hiva | France | Shield |
Society Islands Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Moorea | France | Shield |
| Tahiti-Nui | France | Shield |
| Tahiti-Iti | France | Shield |
Austral-Cook Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Aitutaki | New Zealand | Shield |
| Rarotonga | New Zealand | Shield |
| Rurutu | France | Shield |
Samoan Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Bank | United States | Composite |
| Soso | United States | Composite |
| Tamai | United States | Composite |
| Tulaga | United States | Composite |
| Malutut | United States | Composite |
| Tisa | United States | Composite |
Vitiaz Lineament Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Wallis Islands | France | Shield |
