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Anak Krakatau rises to alert status after eruptions
Anak Krakatau, a volcano in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, has become more active.
Indonesia’s Geological Agency raised its status from Level II, or Caution, to Level III, or Alert, from Oct.
9.
The agency recorded 14 eruptions between Oct.
6 and 9.
A disaster expert says an eruption does not automatically mean a tsunami will occur, and officials urged people on the coasts of Banten and Lampung to stay calm.
People are told to keep at least 5 kilometres from the eruption centre and 1 kilometre from two newly formed islands near the volcano.
Hazards include hot volcanic debris, heavy ash, lava and possible secondary eruptions when hot material meets water.
Residents can continue normal activities while following local disaster agency guidance, and the volcano’s status will be reviewed as activity changes.
Indonesia’s Geological Agency raised Anak Krakatau’s alert status from Level II (Alert) to Level III (Standby), effective October 9, 2026, at 21:00 WIB.
The agency recorded 14 eruptions from October 6 to 9, including nine on October 9 by 19:20 WIB.
Authorities banned entry and activity within 5 km of the eruption center and within 1 km of two new islands near the volcano.
Officials urged coastal communities in Banten and Lampung to stay calm, saying eruptions do not automatically cause a tsunami.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Geological Agency raised the alert status. Residents, visitors, tourists, and climbers were given safety instructions.
- What
- Anak Krakatau’s status was raised from Level II to Level III after 14 eruptions were recorded over four days.
- When
- The new status took effect on October 9, 2026, at 21:00 WIB.
- Where
- Anak Krakatau is in the Sunda Strait; warnings were issued for coastal areas of Banten and Lampung.
- Why
- The agency cited a low-level increase in activity, including 14 eruptions from October 6 to 9.
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Erupsi gunung api tidak otomatis menimbulkan tsunami
Masyarakat di wilayah pantai Provinsi Banten dan Lampung harap tenang dan jangan mempercayai isu-isu tentang erupsi Gunungapi Anak Krakatau yang akan menyebabkan tsunami
Anak Krakatau erupted 14 times, according to the Geological Agency.
Nine eruptions had been recorded that day.
The alert status rose from Level II to Level III.
Daryono Perwira Sakti urged people not to automatically link the eruptions to tsunami risk.
- Alert level
- Level III (Standby)
- Status effective
- October 9, 2026, at 21:00 WIB
- Eruptions
- 14 from October 6 to 9
- Exclusion zone
- 5 km from the eruption center
- Additional restricted area
- 1 km from new islands in the northwest and southeast sectors
- Advised coastal areas
- Banten and Lampung
Sources
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