As of 6 October 2026, 13:40 UTC, no volcanic ash was identified from satellite or webcam observations at Sabancaya. Only weak steam emissions were observed, and no further advisories are expected.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAG01 at 14:08 UTC, 06/10/26 from SABM
DTG: 20261006/1405Z
VAAC: BUENOS AIRES
VOLCANO: SABANCAYA 354006
PSN: S1547 W07150
AREA: PERU
SUMMIT ELEV: 19576 FT [5967 M]
ADVISORY NR: 2026/514
INFO SOURCE: GOES-E. GFS. WEBCAM. ARS.
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NOT GIVEN
ERUPTION DETAILS: WEAK EMISSIONS OF WV
OBS VA DTG: 06/1340Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE
DATA
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/1940Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0140Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/0740Z NO VA EXP
RMK: ALTHOUGH A PILOT REPORTED ASH TO FL230 AT
06/1229Z THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ASH IN
SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 1340Z UNDER CLEAR
SKIES. ... WEBCAM SHOWS SPORADIC AND WEAK
EMISSIONS OF STEAM.
...SMN
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=