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After Anak Krakatau, Mount Ibu Erupts in West Halmahera

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Mount Ibu erupted at 4:55 a.m. local time on Sunday, September 6, producing a grey ash column about 400 metres above the summit.
  • Geological authorities recorded the eruption for 35 seconds, with a maximum seismic amplitude of 15 millimetres.
  • Residents and tourists were told to stay at least two kilometres from the active crater and avoid a 3.5-kilometre sector to the north, while preparing for possible ashfall.

Mount Ibu in West Halmahera, North Maluku, erupted at 4:55 a.m. local time on Sunday, September 6. Indonesia’s Geological Agency recorded an eruption column rising about 400 metres above the summit, or roughly 1,725 metres above sea level.

The ash column appeared grey and moved moderately toward the northeast. Seismographic instruments recorded a maximum amplitude of 15 millimetres and a duration of 35 seconds.

The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation urged residents near Mount Ibu and tourists not to conduct activities within two kilometres of the active crater. The restriction also covers a sector extending 3.5 kilometres toward the crater opening on the northern side.

Authorities advised residents to watch for possible ashfall. People outdoors during an ashfall were told to wear masks or other protection over their nose and mouth, as well as glasses to protect their eyes.

An eruption of Mount Ibu occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 4:55 a.m. local time. The eruption column was observed at approximately 400 metres above the summit, or approximately 1,725 metres above sea level. The ash column was grey with moderate intensity toward the northeast.

· Indonesia Geological AgencyThe agency’s release described the eruption and ash movement.
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