Mount Marapi Erupted Again on Tuesday Afternoon

JAKARTA - The Mount Marapi Volcano Post (PGA) reported that the volcano in Agam Regency and Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra (Sumbar), had erupted again on Tuesday afternoon at 17.54 WIB.

"Mount Marapi erupted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 17.54 WIB," said Mount Marapi PGA Officer Ilhamdi Saputra in Padang, Tuesday.

In his report, Ilhamdi said the height of the volcanic ash column was not observed because it was covered by clouds. The eruption was recorded on the seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 28 millimeters and lasted 24 seconds.

Previously, the Mount Marapi PGA also reported that the mountain erupted at 14.26 WIB with a duration of 26 seconds. The eruption was recorded on the seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 28.6 millimeters.

Until now, there have been no reports of damage caused by the tectonic activity.

Until now, there have been no reports of damage caused by the tectonic activity.

The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has issued a number of recommendations for the public to follow. First, prohibit anyone from carrying out activities or activities within a radius of three kilometers from the center of volcanic activity (Verbeek Crater).

Second, PVMBG also reminded of the potential threat of cold lava, especially for people who live along the river flow upstream from the volcano's peak. This condition can occur when it rains or during the rainy season.

Then, he said, if there is ash rain, the public is urged to use nose and mouth covering masks to avoid respiratory tract disorders. Another recommendation is to ask all parties to maintain a conducive atmosphere, and not to spread false narratives (hoaks).