On 9/20/2026 8:54:37 PM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Africa potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 21/09/2026 01:41 UTC, 2 thousand (in MMI>=VII).
Chikurachki Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NOT PROVIDED OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
Satellite image of Chikurachki volcano on 21 Sep 2026
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Anchorage issued the following bulletin.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAK21 at 06:11 UTC, 21/09/26 from PAWU
VAAAK1
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260921/0611Z
VAAC: ANCHORAGE
VOLCANO: CHIKURACHKI 290360
PSN N5019 E155027
AREA: KURIL ISLANDS
SOURCE ELEV: 5842 FT AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/001
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
ERUPTION DETAILS: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18HR: NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD ISSUED BY TOKYO VAAC WHICH DESCRIBES
CONDITIONS NEAR THE ANCHORAGE VAAC AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20260921/1209Z
Sakurajima Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) as of Sep 20, 23:40 UTC
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 21 Sep 2026
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 10000 ft (3000 m), or flight level 100, and moving at 15 kts in S direction.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVFE01 at 00:07 UTC, 21/09/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260921/0007Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: SAKURAJIMA [AIRA CALDERA] 282080
PSN: N3136 E13039
AREA: JAPAN
SOURCE ELEV: 1117M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/213
INFO SOURCE: JMA HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTED AT 20260920/2306Z FL100 EXTD SE
OBS VA DTG: 20/2340Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 N3133 E13038 - N3133 E13042 - N3130 E13043 -
N3130 E13039 MOV S 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 21/0540Z SFC/FL100 N3113 E13104 - N3036 E13115 -
N3013 E13104 - N3010 E13045 - N3116 E13038
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/1140Z SFC/FL100 N3057 E13037 - N2947 E13154 -
N2915 E13111 - N3054 E13015
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: NIL
NXT ADVISORY: 20260921/0600Z=
Ibu Volcanic Ash Advisory
A volcanic ash cloud from Ibu was observed moving southeast as of 20 September 2026, 21:50 UTC. Forecasts indicate continued ash presence at similar altitudes over the next 18 hours.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAU03 at 22:10 UTC, 20/09/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260920/2210Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/1070
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL070 MOV SE AT 20/2150Z
EST VA DTG: 20/2150Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0129 E12734 - N0135 E12736 - N0138
E12803 - N0116 E12805 - N0107 E12749 MOV SE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 21/0350Z SFC/FL070 N0125 E12738 - N0131
E12732 - N0154 E12738 - N0149 E12801 - N0128 E12802
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/0950Z SFC/FL070 N0127 E12734 - N0133
E12734 - N0146 E12757 - N0132 E12806 - N0119 E12758
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/1550Z SFC/FL070 N0128 E12733 - N0135
E12735 - N0140 E12803 - N0125 E12808 - N0114 E12758
RMK: DISCRETE VA EMISSION IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY.
REGULAR GROUND REPORTS INDICATE INTERMITTENT DISCRETE
ERUPTIONS ARE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON
SATELLITE IMAGERY, GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260921/0410Z=