Volcanic activity at Mount Ibu in North Maluku has reportedly increased again following an eruption on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. According to data from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) via the MAGMA Indonesia application, an ash column was observed rising up to 500 meters above the peak, or approximately 1,825 meters above sea level, at 10:22 WIT.
Volcanic material in the form of a gray ash column with moderate intensity was observed moving towards the northeast. The eruption was recorded on seismograph instruments with a maximum amplitude of 28 millimeters and a duration of 53 seconds. This phenomenon adds to the long sequence of Mount Ibu's activity, which has reportedly erupted nine times in just the past week.
To date, Mount Ibu's activity status remains at Level II (Alert). Seismic recordings on the same day showed a dominance of 89 eruption earthquakes, followed by avalanche and emission earthquakes. Throughout 2026, Mount Ibu has recorded 1,047 eruptions, making it one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia after Mount Semeru.
In response to these conditions, the PVMBG has issued a stern advisory to local residents and tourists. All parties are strictly prohibited from conducting activities within a 2-kilometer radius of the active crater. Additionally, a sectoral extension of 3.5 kilometers has been established specifically for the northern crater opening, considering the risk of ejected material and potential hot clouds.
