Dukono Volcano Erupts Tuesday Afternoon, Status Remains at Alert

Mount Dukono in North Maluku erupted again on Tuesday (16/1/2024) at 17.32 WIT. In the last week, Mount Dukono only erupted once.

Based on eruption information from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) via the MAGMA Indonesia application, the height of the ash column was observed to reach 1,700 meters above the peak (2,787 meters above sea level).

The ash column was observed to be white to gray with thick intensity towards the southwest. The eruption of Mount Dukono was still ongoing at the time of this report.

According to the MAGMA Indonesia volcano activity report, the activity level of Mount Dukono is at Level II (Alert). Seismic observations on January 16, 2024, from 00.00 to 23.59 WIT showed 13 eruption quakes with amplitudes of 4-27 millimeters and durations of 31.87-43.91 seconds.

Then, there were 11 distant tectonic earthquakes with amplitudes of 4-34 millimeters, S-P of 13.25-54.36 seconds, and durations of 56.56-123.7 seconds, as well as 1 continuous tremor with an amplitude of 1-4 millimeters, predominantly 2 millimeters.

PVMBG urges the public around Mount Dukono and visitors/tourists not to conduct activities, climb, or approach the Malupang Warirang Crater within a 3-kilometer radius.

During 2024, MAGMA Indonesia has recorded 65 volcanic eruptions/eruptions throughout Indonesia. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara had the most eruptions (28 times), while Mount Dukono erupted 3 times.