Mount Anak Krakatau, located in the Sunda Strait, showed renewed volcanic activity on Friday (10/7/2026) afternoon. The eruption was recorded precisely at 16:42 WIB, spewing a column of ash into the air.
According to an official report from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), the eruption produced an ash column approximately 250 meters above the peak, or about 407 meters above sea level. Visually, the dense black ash column was observed drifting toward the north, northeast, and northwest.
Seismic activity accompanying the eruption was recorded with a maximum amplitude of 55.2 millimeters and lasted for 33 seconds. Despite this, Mount Anak Krakatau's status remains at Level III (Alert).
In response to these conditions, authorities emphasized the ban on the public, tourists, and hikers from approaching the active crater. A safe radius has been established at 3 kilometers from the center of the eruption to prevent any unwanted risks.
The PVMBG also urged the public to remain calm and not be provoked by unreliable information. Residents are asked to continue monitoring official information channels from government agencies to ensure appropriate and accurate mitigation steps for collective safety.
