Jakarta, MINA – Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupted overnight into Saturday, spewing rocks and volcanic ash into the air, the country’s Geological Agency said.
“As of today, September 5, 2026, at 4:40 a.m. Western Indonesian Time, the eruption is still ongoing, and rumbling can still be heard from the Krakatau Pasauran PGA Post,” the agency said in a statement, as cited by Anadolu Agency.
The volcano’s eruptions have continued since July 2, when its alert status was raised to Level III . The height of the eruption column was not observed, but the bright red color of the eruption plume was clearly visible, with the phenomenon resembling a “lava fountain” producing lava flows . Continuous eruptions lasting several hours are common for this type of activity.
MAGMA Indonesia, a digital platform that provides real-time information about geological hazards, recorded seismic activity linked to the eruption from Friday morning, with the seismograph registering a maximum amplitude of 33 millimeters and a duration of 14 seconds . Three eruptions occurred Friday morning, followed by a lull before another series late Friday .
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The agency received reports of booming sounds and vibrations in parts of West Java, Banten, and Lampung that occurred at the same time as Anak Krakatau’s activity and are suspected to be related.
Despite the intensity, authorities confirmed that the volcano’s growth since the December 22, 2018, eruption remains relatively small and does not pose a risk of a massive collapse that could trigger a tsunami.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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