On 10/19/2026 7:49:04 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 19/10/2026 07:49 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI>=III.
Kilauea volcano update: lava flow development from August to October
Lava flow periods within the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater since mid-August (image: Sentinel-2)
The eruptive episode of the volcano from mid-August until 18 October, when the latest powerful, 55th lava fountaining activity took place, is clearly visible from the attached satellite imagery timelapse. The red lava continues to layer the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater as multiple lava fountains remain active.
Krakatau Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 3,000 ft (900 m) as of 18/1022Z
Satellite image of Krakatau volcano on 18 Oct 2026
An ash plume from Krakatau was reported reaching 3,000 ft (900 m) at 18/1022Z, with movement towards the northwest. Forecasts indicate possible continued ash presence, but satellite detection is limited due to meteorological clouds.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAU04 at 17:26 UTC, 18/10/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261018/1730Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: KRAKATAU 262000
PSN: S0606 E10525
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 155M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/233
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL030 REPORTED AT 18/1022Z MOV NW
EST VA DTG: 18/1710Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL030 S0610 E10529 - S0620 E10458 - S0553
E10457 - S0550 E10524 - S0603 E10531 MOV W 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/2310Z SFC/FL030 S0609 E10529 - S0616
E10458 - S0552 E10457 - S0551 E10523 - S0604 E10530
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/0510Z SFC/FL030 S0605 E10533 - S0613
E10529 - S0616 E10456 - S0549 E10457 - S0542 E10525
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/1110Z SFC/FL030 S0604 E10533 - S0615
E10530 - S0620 E10457 - S0553 E10456 - S0543 E10518
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGE DUE TO
MET CLOUD. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON HIMAWARI-9
IMAGERY, GROUND REPORT AND MODEL GUIDANCE. LOW CONFIDENCE IN
FORECAST DUE TO LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261018/2330Z=
Ibu Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 6,000 ft (1,800 m) as of Oct 18, 15:27 UTC
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 6000 ft (1800 m), or flight level 060, and moving at 05 kts in NE direction.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAU03 at 15:27 UTC, 18/10/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261018/1530Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/1184
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL060 REPORTED AT 18/1055Z
EST VA DTG: 18/1510Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL060 N0127 E12739 - N0130 E12735 - N0146
E12744 - N0151 E12757 - N0138 E12801 MOV NE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/2110Z SFC/FL060 N0127 E12738 - N0130
E12735 - N0149 E12748 - N0153 E12802 - N0138 E12801
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/0310Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/0910Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGE. CVGHM
REPORTED DISCRETE ERUPTION, VA EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN
6-12HRS. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY,
GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261018/2130Z=