Mount Merapi on Alert, Launches Lava 5 Times into Kali Putih Today
Merapi Active, Lava Flows 1,800 Meters
Mount Merapi, located in the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java, once again showed volcanic activity on Monday, June 22, 2026. It was reported that there were 5 lava avalanches towards Kali Sat/Putih with a maximum flow distance of 1,800 meters. Tribunjogja
Based on monitoring from 00:00 to 06:00 WIB, there were 20 Avalanche earthquakes with an amplitude of 2–33 mm, 16 Hybrid/Multi-Phase earthquakes, and 2 Shallow Volcanic earthquakes. Mount Merapi, which stands at an altitude of 2,968 meters above sea level, was clearly monitored by the local authorities' monitoring equipment. Tribunjogja
Status Remains Alert Level III
As of now, the activity status of Mount Merapi remains at Level III or Alert. Head of BPPTKG Agus Budi Santoso stated that effusive eruptions are still ongoing and magma supply from within the earth continues, which has the potential to trigger hot ash clouds. JPNN.com Jogja
BPPTKG Yogyakarta issued recommendations regarding potential hazards in the form of lava avalanches and hot clouds in the south-southwest sector, including Sungai Boyong up to a maximum of 5 km, and Sungai Bedog, Krasak, and Bebeng up to a maximum of 7 km. Tribunjogja
Appeals for Residents and Tourists
The public is urged not to engage in any activities within the potential hazard zone and to be aware of the dangers of lahars and hot ash avalanches, especially during rainfall around Mount Merapi. Ejected volcanic material during an explosive eruption can reach a radius of 3 km from the summit. Tribunjogja
Tourists planning to visit tourist areas around the slopes of Merapi are advised to always monitor official information from BPPTKG and adhere to the safe limits set by officers in the field.
