Mount Anak Krakatau erupted early Sunday, leading to a temporary suspension of flight operations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to volcanic ash.
Key facts
- •The eruption occurred at 3:53 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
- •Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended all flight operations for four hours.
- •Two ash clouds were identified, reaching altitudes of 20,000 feet and 50,000 feet respectively.
- •Volcanic ash spread across Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Lampung, and Bengkulu provinces.
- •No casualties or evacuations were reported following the eruption.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, September 6, 2026, sending volcanic ash across parts of western Indonesia. The eruption prompted the temporary cancellation of all flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. No casualties were reported, and no evacuations were ordered following the event.
By the numbers
Eruption details and flight impact
The volcano, located in the Sunda Strait, erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. local time on Sunday. Following the eruption, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Passengers at the airport faced flight cancellations, with many seeking refunds and reclaiming baggage.
Ash cloud distribution and safety warnings
Satellite imagery identified two distinct ash clouds. One plume reached an altitude of 20,000 feet and drifted northeast, while a second cloud reached 50,000 feet and moved westward and northwestward. The Geological Agency has advised residents and visitors to remain at least 3 kilometres away from the active crater, noting that the nearest settlement is more than 16 kilometres away.
Timeline
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026The volcano showed signs of activity.
- 3:53 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026The volcano erupted for 30 seconds.
- 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 6,Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended flight operations.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hindu.
