Indonesia led today’s global volcano picture with numerous ongoing eruptions, plus one notable uptick and a slowdown in the Andes. Activity increased at Lewotolok, while Sangay in Ecuador eased; steady eruptions also held at Popocatepetl, Reventador, and Sabancaya.
Indonesia
Activity was widespread. Lewotolok showed increased eruptive activity while holding at Level 2. Higher alert conditions persisted at Merapi, Semeru, and Lewotobi (all Level 3). Eruptions continued at Dukono, Ibu, and Marapi, and Kerinci stayed in unrest at Level 2.
Mexico
Popocatepetl remained in eruption at Yellow Alert – Phase 2.
South America
Colombia’s Purace and Peru’s Sabancaya kept their Orange-level eruptions, alongside Ecuador’s Reventador. Meanwhile, Ecuador’s Sangay showed decreased activity at Yellow.
Source: Smithsonian/USGS GVP Daily Volcanic Activity Report — 14 January 2026.
Activity Summary for 14 January 2026
| Volcano | Country | Activity Type | Keynotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukono | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 2. |
| Ibu | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 2. |
| Lewotobi | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3. |
| Lewotolok | Indonesia | Increased activity | Activity increased; Alert Level 2. |
| Marapi | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 2. |
| Merapi | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3. |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Yellow Alert – Phase 2. |
| Purace | Colombia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Orange Alert. |
| Reventador | Ecuador | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Orange Alert. |
| Sabancaya | Peru | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Orange Alert. |
| Sangay | Ecuador | Decreased activity | Activity decreased; Yellow Alert. |
| Semeru | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3. |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | Unrest | Ongoing unrest; Alert Level 2. |