Volcanic activity worldwide 13 Feb 2026: Santiaguito volcano, Pacaya, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Soputan,…

Map of today's active volcanoes

Map of today’s active volcanoes

Tenerife (Canary Islands (Spain)): The Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN) issued a report for Tenerife on 12 February 2026 (local). The low-magnitude, low-frequency (LF) volcanic earthquake swarm that began on 7 February continued, with more than 300 small earthquakes recorded as of 12 February. The events are located in the SW sector of the Las Cañadas caldera, at depths between 8 and 12 km. The largest recorded earthquake to date had a local magnitude of 1.4. The alert level remained at „Green – Early warning“ (level 1 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN)
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Canlaon (Central Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 12 February 2026 (local). Plume(s) rose to a maximum of 75 m (246 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Taal (Luzon, Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 12 February 2026 (local). Plume(s) were reported. An episode of tremor lasting 690 minutes was recorded. The alert level remained at „1 – Low-Level Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260213/1459Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG:13/1500Z
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Mayon on 12 February 2026 (local). Lava effusion continued from the summit crater. As of 12 February, lava flow lengths remained at radial distances of 3.8 km in the Basud gully, 1.6 km in the Bonga gully, and 1.3 km in the Mi-isi gully. Crater glow was visible to the naked eye. The alert level remained at „3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption“ (on a 0–5 level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected pyroclastic density current(s) (PDCs).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Telong (northern Sumatra, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Telong, Bur ni on 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Karangetang on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Raung (East Java): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Raung on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL070 OBS 13/1500Z MOV SW EST VA DTG:13/1600Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
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The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. There were 115 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Tangkubanparahu (West Java): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) issued a report for Tangkuban Parahu on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 1 – Normal“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Sangeang Api (Flores Sea, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Sangeang Api on 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Lewotobi (Flores): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Lewotobi (Laki-Laki) on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Soputan (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Soputan on 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. There were 66 seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Merapi on 12 February 2026 (local). There was 1 hot rockfall, traveling up to 1,800 m. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Semeru on 12 February 2026 (local). There were 60 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 900 m (2,953 ft) above the vent. There were 8 seismically detected rockfalls. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected flowage event(s), seismically detected pyroclastic density current(s) (PDCs).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Marapi on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Dukono (Halmahera): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 300 m (984 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Awu (Sulawesi & Sangihe Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Awu on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Kerinci (Sumatra): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Kerinci on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Lokon-Empung (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Lokon-Empung on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 15 m (49 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Kilauea (Hawai’i): The United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that there was a pause in eruptive activity at Kilauea between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). Moderate glow was observed from the north and south vents overnight in webcam images, with the south vent appearing slightly brighter. The alert level remained at „Watch“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO)
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Shishaldin (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that unrest continued at Shishaldin between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Advisory“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO)
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Great Sitkin (United States, Aleutian Islands): The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that the eruption continued at Great Sitkin between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). Lava continued to slowly erupt in the summit crater. Slightly elevated surface temperatures were detected at the summit in satellite images during 11–12 February. The alert level remained at „Watch“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO)
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Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): The Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) reported that the eruption continued at Popocatépetl between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. The alert level remained at „Yellow Alert – Phase 2“ (level 4 on a 7-level scale).
Source: Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED)
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Santiaguito (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS OBS to 14000 ft (4300 m)
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The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Santa María between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 2 per hour. Glow was observed from the crater of El Caliente Dome. There were incandescent rockfalls. Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 400 m (1,312 ft) above the vent.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Pacaya (Guatemala): The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that unrest continued at Pacaya between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 20 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: FQNT VA EMS OBS to 17000 ft (5200 m)
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The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Fuego between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, with plumes rising to a maximum of 737 m (2,418 ft) above the vent. Ash fall was reported in Panimaché Uno and Panimaché Dos, Morelia, and Santa Sofía. There were rockfalls. Activity also included: audible sounds (e.g., booms, rumbling), shockwave.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Masaya (Nicaragua): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 5500 ft (1700 m) altitude or flight level 055 .
The full report is as follows: LGT VA EMS OBS to 5500 ft (1700 m)

Turrialba (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Turrialba between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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Rincón de la Vieja (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Rincón de la Vieja between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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Poas (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that the eruption continued at Poás between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS OBS to 20000 ft (6100 m)
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The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). There were 180 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 1,200 m (3,937 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „2 – Yellow“ (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: thermal anomaly(ies).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Reventador (Ecuador): The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). On the night of 12 February, IG-EPN personnel observed a lava flow descending the upper flank. There were 73 seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at „3 – Orange“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 24000 ft (7300 m) altitude or flight level 240 and is moving at 10 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: PUFF EMISSIONS to 24000 ft (7300 m)
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The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). A total of 2 small explosions were recorded; the larger of the 2 occurred at 0040 on 12 February, producing a plume that rose 2,000 m above the vent. A total of 15 earthquakes related to the movement of magma and gases were recorded. The alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP)
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Lascar (Northern Chile): (13 Feb) According to the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) and the Argentine Geological and Mining Service (SEGEMAR), a new eruptive activity was observed at the volcano on 8 February.
The seismic monitoring network detected an increase in volcano-tectonic earthquakes related to rock fracturing. A tremor signal, associated with the movement of fluids, was also recorded, along with a gas-and-ash plume that rose approximately 1.1 km above the crater rim and drifted toward the northeast.
The Alert Level remained at Green, the lowest level in the four-tier alert system.

Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): The effusive eruption at the volcano continues.
Two to three lava flows remain active, currently emerging from several fractures at two different locations on the eastern slopes. The current activity is available to watch here.
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The second eruption at the volcano this year commenced a few hours ago from a cluster of vents.
A new eruptive fissure is generating small lava fountains and lava flow spreading along the fissure.

Volcano Activity Summary for 13 Feb 2026: