Indonesia dominated today’s activity, with multiple eruptions holding at mid-level alerts and a notable uptick at Lewotolok. Activity at Ecuador’s Sangay decreased, while Popocatepetl and several Andean volcanoes stayed in eruption.
Indonesia
Eruptive output increased at Lewotolok (Level 2 – Alert). Ongoing eruptions persisted at Merapi, Semeru, and Lewotobi (all Level 3 – Standby). Marapi, Ibu, and Dukono held at Level 2 – Alert, while Kerinci showed ongoing unrest at Level 2.
Mexico
Popocatepetl continued its long-running eruption (Yellow Alert – Phase 2).
South America
Colombia’s Purace and Peru’s Sabancaya remained eruptive (both Orange). In Ecuador, Reventador stayed at Orange while Sangay decreased (Yellow).
Source: Smithsonian/USGS GVP Daily Volcanic Activity Report for 14 January 2026.
Activity Summary for 14 January 2026
| Volcano | Country | Activity Type | Keynotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukono | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 2 – Alert. |
| Ibu | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 2 – Alert. |
| Lewotobi | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3 – Standby. |
| Lewotolok | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruptive activity increased; Alert Level 2 – Alert. |
| Marapi | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 2 – Alert. |
| Merapi | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3 – Standby. |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Yellow Alert – Phase 2. |
| Purace | Colombia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level Orange. |
| Reventador | Ecuador | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3 – Orange. |
| Sabancaya | Peru | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level Orange. |
| Sangay | Ecuador | Eruption | Eruptive activity decreased; Alert Level 2 – Yellow. |
| Semeru | Indonesia | Eruption | Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3 – Standby. |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | Unrest | Ongoing unrest; Alert Level 2 – Alert. |
