Volcano Bulusan
The southernmost volcano of Luzon rises above rainforest and crater lakes in Sorsogon province. Bulusan is known for sudden steam-driven explosions that come with little warning; its latest burst of activity in 2025 dusted surrounding farming towns with ash and kept a permanent 4 km danger zone around the summit closed.
Last Eruption
Erupted since 2000
Summit Elevation
Stratovolcano · Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Seismic State
0 events (1.0x rate)
Interactive Volcano & Seismicity Map
Seismicity within 50 km radius, active VAAC ash plumes, and tectonic plate boundaries.
Recent seismicity within 50 km
0 events in the last 12 h within 25 km of the crater.
| Time | Magnitude | Epicenter / Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3d ago | M1.8 | 007 km S 52° E of City Of Legazpi (Albay) | 47 km |
| 16d ago | M1.6 | 003 km S 74° W of City Of Sorsogon (Sorsogon) | 23 km |
| 17d ago | M2.3 | 013 km S 78° E of Manito (Albay) | 37 km |
| 17d ago | M2.1 | 012 km N 78° E of Manito (Albay) | 42 km |
| 18d ago | M2.6 | 022 km S 83° E of Prieto Diaz (Sorsogon) | 46 km |
| 22d ago | M2.4 | 004 km N 36° W of Batuan (Masbate) | 48 km |
| 22d ago | M2.4 | 005 km N 82° E of San Jacinto (Masbate) | 37 km |
| 22d ago | M1.8 | 004 km S 28° W of Monreal (Masbate) | 48 km |
| 27d ago | M2.0 | 014 km S 67° E of Barcelona (Sorsogon) | 24 km |
| 28d ago | M1.6 | 008 km N 01° E of Prieto Diaz (Sorsogon) | 41 km |
| 34d ago | M2.0 | 008 km N 22° W of Monreal (Masbate) | 46 km |
| 38d ago | M1.5 | 003 km N 31° E of City Of Sorsogon (Sorsogon) | 26 km |
| 39d ago | M1.6 | 004 km S 83° E of Biri (Northern Samar) | 39 km |
| 39d ago | M2.0 | 016 km N 40° E of Prieto Diaz (Sorsogon) | 49 km |
| 39d ago | M2.6 | 003 km S 81° W of Rosario (Northern Samar) | 46 km |
| 41d ago | M2.7 | 006 km N 39° W of Prieto Diaz (Sorsogon) | 37 km |
| 41d ago | M1.7 | 001 km S 29° E of San Fernando (Masbate) | 45 km |
| 45d ago | M1.6 | 012 km N 81° E of Prieto Diaz (Sorsogon) | 42 km |
| 46d ago | M1.6 | 009 km N 40° W of Prieto Diaz (Sorsogon) | 38 km |
| 49d ago | M2.5 | 009 km N 09° E of Prieto Diaz (Sorsogon) | 42 km |
| 49d ago | M1.7 | 009 km S 15° W of Manito (Albay) | 38 km |
| 51d ago | M2.1 | 004 km N 40° W of Lavezares (Northern Samar) | 36 km |
| 55d ago | M2.7 | 005 km S 86° W of San Fernando (Masbate) | 49 km |
| 58d ago | M3.4 | CATANDUANES, PHILIPPINES (PIVS) | 34 km |
Geological & Tectonic Profile
StratovolcanoBulusan is an active Stratovolcano(es) formed in an active Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km). Dominant lithology: Andesite / Basaltic Andesite.
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