On 10/6/2026 4:48:21 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting Few people affected in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:26.047km.
Sabancaya Volcanic Ash Advisory: no ash plume observed as of 6 Oct 2026, 13:40 UTC
As of 6 October 2026, 13:40 UTC, no volcanic ash was identified from satellite or webcam observations at Sabancaya. Only weak steam emissions were observed, and no further advisories are expected.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAG01 at 14:08 UTC, 06/10/26 from SABM
DTG: 20261006/1405Z
VAAC: BUENOS AIRES
VOLCANO: SABANCAYA 354006
PSN: S1547 W07150
AREA: PERU
SUMMIT ELEV: 19576 FT [5967 M]
ADVISORY NR: 2026/514
INFO SOURCE: GOES-E. GFS. WEBCAM. ARS.
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NOT GIVEN
ERUPTION DETAILS: WEAK EMISSIONS OF WV
OBS VA DTG: 06/1340Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE
DATA
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/1940Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0140Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/0740Z NO VA EXP
RMK: ALTHOUGH A PILOT REPORTED ASH TO FL230 AT
06/1229Z THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ASH IN
SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 1340Z UNDER CLEAR
SKIES. ... WEBCAM SHOWS SPORADIC AND WEAK
EMISSIONS OF STEAM.
...SMN
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Ambae volcano (Vanuatu): intra-crater lava flow
Sangay Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 21,000 ft (6,400 m) as of Oct 6, 05:20 UTC
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 21000 ft (6400 m), or flight level 210.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVXX23 at 05:43 UTC, 06/10/26 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261006/0540Z
VAAC: WASHINGTON
VOLCANO: SANGAY 352090
PSN: S0200 W07820
AREA: ECUADOR
SOURCE ELEV: 17342 FT AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/652
INFO SOURCE: GOES-19. VONA. WEBCAM. NWP MODELS.
ERUPTION DETAILS: NEW VA EMS
OBS VA DTG: 06/0520Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL210 S0150 W07831 - S0200 W07820
- S0201 W07820 - S0157 W07833 - S0150 W07831 MOV
NW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6HR: 06/1130Z SFC/FL210 S0152 W07840
- S0200 W07820 - S0200 W07820 - S0202 W07839 -
S0152 W07840
FCST VA CLD +12HR: 06/1730Z SFC/FL210 S0151
W07839 - S0200 W07820 - S0200 W07820 - S0202
W07839 - S0151 W07839
FCST VA CLD +18HR: 06/2330Z SFC/FL210 S0152
W07839 - S0200 W07820 - S0201 W07820 - S0203
W07840 - S0152 W07839
RMK: VA DETECTED ON STLT MOVG NW OF SUMMIT. VONA
INDICATES VA EMS. HOTSPOT ON SWIR. MDL WINDS AT
FL FCST TO BACK NXT 6 HR BECMG MORE FM THE E.
...KONON
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20261006/1145Z
Krakatau Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 5,000 ft (1,500 m) as of Oct 6, 02:10 UTC
Satellite image of Krakatau volcano on 6 Oct 2026
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 5000 ft (1500 m), or flight level 050.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAU06 at 02:38 UTC, 06/10/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261006/0238Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: KRAKATAU 262000
PSN: S0606 E10525
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 155M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/220
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL050 OBS AT 06/0210Z, MOV W
OBS VA DTG: 06/0210Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL050 S0608 E10527 - S0611 E10513 - S0626
E10501 - S0629 E10443 - S0612 E10436 - S0559 E10446 - S0604
E10527 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/0810Z SFC/FL050 S0608 E10527 - S0626
E10453 - S0613 E10436 - S0554 E10449 - S0603 E10527
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/1410Z SFC/FL050 S0604 E10529 - S0611
E10527 - S0619 E10446 - S0553 E10440 - S0540 E10502
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/2010Z SFC/FL050 S0604 E10528 - S0611
E10527 - S0617 E10449 - S0555 E10442 - S0540 E10502
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGERY, MOVING W.
VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON SATELLITE IMAGE AND MODEL
DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261006/0838Z=