Active
Reference catalog classification for Popocatepetl; this is not a current alert level.
5426m
Summit elevation of 5426 meters (17802 feet) above sea level.
Stratovolcano
Reference volcano type from the catalog; eruption style and hazards vary by event.
Reference Location
Catalog coordinates: 19.023°, -98.622° in Mexico.
About Popocatepetl
Mexico's most active volcano, visible from Mexico City. Named 'Smoking Mountain' in Nahuatl, it regularly emits gas and ash.
Key Facts
- Location: Mexico (19.023°, -98.622°)
- Elevation: 5426 meters (17802 feet)
- Type: Stratovolcano
- Reference Classification: Active
Live activity status: Popocatepetl
Source: NASA EONET + NOAA NCEI active volcano database. Last update: 2026-10-11 15:05 UTC.
- Listed as currently active in NASA/NCEI active-volcano feeds
- Country:
- Last known eruption: 2025
Monitoring and official alerts
PocketWorld combines this stable catalog record with available public hazard context. The reference status is not a prediction or a live observatory alert. For current unrest, aviation color codes, exclusion zones and eruption notices, use the responsible volcano observatory and civil-protection authority.
How to interpret the Popocatepetl record
Popocatepetl is cataloged as a Stratovolcano in Mexico, with a reference elevation of 5426 metres. This page combines stable geographic facts with available hazard context. A general status label does not predict the timing, size or location of future activity and may not use the same scale as the responsible observatory.
Check the latest observatory bulletin, aviation notice and civil-protection guidance before making travel or safety decisions. PocketWorld provides a map and source path, not an eruption forecast or exclusion-zone authority.
Hazard data sources
Events are aggregated from USGS, EMSC, NOAA, NASA EONET, NASA FIRMS and GDACS, then normalized and deduplicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Popocatepetl volcano active?
The PocketWorld reference catalog classifies Popocatepetl as active, but that label does not state whether it is erupting now.
Where can I find the latest Popocatepetl bulletin?
Use the responsible volcano observatory or geological agency for the latest bulletin, aviation notice and historical eruption record.
Is it safe to visit Popocatepetl?
PocketWorld cannot make that determination. Follow official access restrictions, weather information and local emergency guidance.