Mount Merapi, located on the border between the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java, showed an increase in volcanic activity again on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the latest reports, the volcano, standing at 2,968 meters above sea level, was observed launching five incandescent lava avalanches reaching a runout distance of 1.9 kilometers toward the Krasak River bed.
Data from the official MAGMA Indonesia website managed by the BPPTKG shows that seismic activity at the mountain remains fairly high. A total of 22 avalanche earthquakes and 31 hybrid earthquakes were recorded during the observation period. Visual conditions of the crater were clearly observed with no smoke present, while the weather around the peak area varied between sunny and cloudy.
Meteorological conditions around Mount Merapi were reported to have quite cold air temperatures, ranging between 14.8 and 17.4 degrees Celsius with humidity levels between 59 and 83 percent. Given the ongoing series of volcanic activity, relevant authorities maintain Mount Merapi's status at Level III (Alert).
The public and tourists are urged to continue monitoring official information from BPPTKG and adhere to the established exclusion zones for safety. Authorities will continue intensive monitoring of the volcano's developments to anticipate further potential hazards.
