Mount Anak Krakatau (GAK), located in the waters of the Sunda Strait, showed renewed volcanic activity on Thursday (2/7/2026) afternoon. According to data from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), the eruption occurred at precisely 14:05 WIB, spewing a column of volcanic ash 200 meters above the peak.
The erupted ash material was observed to be gray to black with thick intensity moving northwest. Seismograph recordings showed the eruption had a maximum amplitude of 23 millimeters with a short duration of 20 seconds.
Head of the Mount Anak Krakatau Monitoring Post, Andi Suwardi, confirmed that this phenomenon is part of the volcano's routine dynamics. His team continues to conduct intensive monitoring to ensure developments remain closely tracked from the observation post.
To date, the status of Mount Anak Krakatau remains at Level II or Alert (Waspada). This event marks the first eruption of 2026, after the volcano last showed significant activity in December 2024.
Relevant authorities urge the public, fishermen, and tourists to remain calm and not be influenced by circulating disinformation. PVMBG strictly prohibits any activity within a two-kilometer radius of the active crater to avoid potential hazards that could arise at any time.
