Mount Ibu, located in West Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, showed an increase in volcanic activity once again on Wednesday (8/7/2026). According to data from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), the volcano was recorded to have erupted 10 times throughout the day, with the last eruption observed at 23:30 WIT.
Reports from the MAGMA Indonesia application state that although the visual representation of the eruption was not directly observed, seismograph instruments recorded significant seismic activity. The last eruption was recorded with a maximum amplitude of 28 millimeters and a duration of 45 seconds. Throughout that day, accumulated seismic activity showed that 84 eruption earthquakes, one avalanche earthquake, and three gust earthquakes had occurred.
Until now, Mount Ibu's status remains at Level II (Alert). Given the continuous intensity of the eruptions, PVMBG has issued strict instructions to both local residents and tourists. People are strictly prohibited from conducting activities within a two-kilometer radius of the active crater. In addition, there is a sectoral extension of 3.5 kilometers toward the crater opening on the northern side, which is considered a hazard zone.
Data from MAGMA Indonesia recorded a surge in volcanic activity in Indonesia throughout 2026, with a total of 3,038 eruptions. Mount Semeru in East Java was recorded as the volcano with the highest eruption frequency at 1,354 times, followed by Mount Ibu with a total of 1,018 eruptions during the same period.
