On 2/19/2026 12:26:14 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 660 thousand in MMI&>=IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.
Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 18/2132Z EST VA DTG: 18/2150Z
Satellite image of Semeru volcano on 18 Feb 2026
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report:
FVAU02 at 22:12 UTC, 18/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260218/2215Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: SEMERU 263300
PSN: S0806 E11255
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 3657M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/201
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 18/2132Z
EST VA DTG: 18/2150Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0804 E11253 – S0758 E11319 – S0807
E11325 – S0815 E11317 – S0809 E11254 MOV E 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/0350Z SFC/FL150 S0805 E11253 – S0747
E11316 – S0758 E11324 – S0813 E11316 – S0809 E11254
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/0950Z SFC/FL150 S0806 E11254 – S0744
E11302 – S0746 E11317 – S0801 E11320 – S0809 E11255
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/1550Z SFC/FL150 S0807 E11253 – S0743
E11258 – S0751 E11316 – S0809 E11256
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET
CLOUD COVER. VA EMISSIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE ONGOING. VA
HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL
GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260219/0415Z=
Tell Dior to End Angora Cruelty
The post Tell Dior to End Angora Cruelty appeared first on PETA.
Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260218/1832Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 18/1850Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report:
FVFE01 at 19:02 UTC, 18/02/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260218/1902Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/194
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260218/1832Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 18/1850Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 120/8KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Dukono Volcano (Indonesia) activity update Feb 17, 2026 – Continuing eruption
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 17 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 300 m (984 ft) above the vent. There was 1 seismically detected explosion reported. The seismograph malfunctioned. 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)
Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale)
Aviation Alert Level: unavailable or not collected
Adapted from: Smithsonian / USGS Daily Volcanic Activity Report for Feb 17, 2026