The volcanic activity of Mount Merapi is observed to remain at a fairly high level. According to a report by the Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Center (BPPTKG) on Tuesday (7/7/2026), the volcano remains at Level III or Alert status, recording dozens of rockfall and hybrid earthquakes within six hours of observation.
BPPTKG data showed 28 rockfall earthquakes and 18 multi-phase (hybrid) earthquakes. This activity was also accompanied by 17 incandescent lava flows toward the southwest sector, namely toward the upstream of Krasak River with a sliding distance of 1,600 meters and toward the upstream of Sat/Putih River reaching a distance of 2,000 meters.
Responding to this situation, the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, issued a stern warning to tourists visiting DIY. Sri Sultan asked visitors not to force their way to climb to the summit of Merapi for safety reasons.
According to the Sultan, the local community on the slopes of Merapi is already well-educated regarding disaster mitigation and the risks of volcanic activity. However, concerns arise for out-of-town tourists who often do not understand the warning signs of a volcano. "The local community understands the character of the mountain, but visitors who are just on vacation do not necessarily know the risks during volcanic activity. So, I ask you not to go up for now," the Sultan urged.
BPPTKG continues to emphasize that the current potential danger includes lava flows and hot clouds (pyroclastic flows) in several rivers in the south-southwest to southeast sectors within the designated safe distance. The public and tourists are urged to stay away from the danger zone, remain vigilant against the threat of lahars during rain, and monitor official information updates from the relevant authorities.
