Mount Marapi Erupted Again Monday Night

PADANG - The Mount Marapi Volcano Post (PGA) reported that the eruption of the volcano in Agam Regency and Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra was recorded on the seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 30.2 millimeters.

"Mount Marapi erupted on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 18.53 WIB and lasted 36 seconds," said PGA officer Asep Antoni in Padang, Monday, April 13, reported by ANTARA.

In his report, Asep said the height of the volcanic ash column due to the eruption of the volcano, which was 2,891 meters above sea level (MDPL), was not observed because it was covered by clouds. Currently, Mount Marapi is still at Level II or Alert.

The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has issued a number of recommendations for the public to follow.

First, prohibiting anyone from carrying out activities or activities within a radius of three kilometers from the center of volcanic activity (Verbeek Crater). Second, PVMBG also reminds 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, if there is ash rain, the public is advised 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.