Daily Volcano Report: Eruptions in Ecuador, Philippines & More – Feb 6, 2026
- Explosive activity in Ecuador and consistent lava flows in the Philippines defined volcanic activity on February 6, 2026, according to the latest reports.
- In the United States, Great Sitkin volcano in Alaska continues to exhibit a slow eruption of lava within its summit crater, maintaining a “Watch” alert level and an...
- Ibu and Semeru volcanoes registered approximately 120 and 105 explosions respectively, sending ash plumes up to 800 meters.
Volcanic Unrest Continues Across the Globe, Activity Shifts in Indonesia and Philippines
Explosive activity in Ecuador and consistent lava flows in the Philippines defined volcanic activity on , according to the latest reports. Monitoring agencies are tracking eruptions and unrest at dozens of volcanoes worldwide, with notable changes in alert levels for Bulusan in the Philippines and Marapi in Indonesia.
United States
In the United States, Great Sitkin volcano in Alaska continues to exhibit a slow eruption of lava within its summit crater, maintaining a “Watch” alert level and an Aviation Orange color code. Kilauea in Hawaii remains paused after a recent eruption, though brief glows were observed at vents overnight. Unrest also persists at Shishaldin volcano in the Aleutian Islands, with frequent small earthquakes, tremor, and sulfur dioxide emissions detected.
Indonesia: Explosions and Shifting Alert Levels
Indonesia remains a hotspot for volcanic activity. Ibu and Semeru volcanoes registered approximately 120 and 105 explosions respectively, sending ash plumes up to 800 meters. Lewotolok also produced around 125 explosions. Merapi volcano experienced a hot rockfall traveling 1.5 kilometers, along with nearly 90 additional rockfalls and a small gas plume. A significant change occurred at Marapi, which is now classified as a continuing eruption, shifting from an “increased” designation reported yesterday.
Philippines: Mayon’s Continued Effusion and Bulusan’s Quieting
Mayon volcano in the Philippines continues to effuse lava, accompanied by dome-collapse events. Monitoring detected eight pyroclastic density current (PDC)-related signals and approximately 335 rockfalls, with crater glow visible. Kanlaon and Taal volcanoes remain restless, maintaining Alert Levels 2 and 1 respectively. Notably, Bulusan volcano has been downgraded to Alert Level 0, indicating a quiet state following declining activity indicators.
South America: Ecuador’s Active Volcanoes
In Ecuador, Sangay volcano generated approximately 228 explosions, sending ash up to 1.5 kilometers above the vent. Reventador volcano produced around 100 explosions and ash plumes reaching 1 kilometer, with occasional ashfall reported. Peru’s Sabancaya volcano emitted low plumes to 400 meters and recorded a dozen internal earthquakes.
Other Regions: Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Beyond
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano produced frequent explosions with ash reaching approximately 700 meters, accompanied by shockwaves and incandescent rockfalls. Santa Maria volcano exhibited up to four explosions per hour, with dome glow. In Costa Rica, Poas volcano continues at Level 2, while unrest persists at Rincon de la Vieja and Turrialba. Guatemala’s Pacaya emitted diffuse gas to 150 meters.
The Smithsonian/USGS Daily Volcanic Activity Report, dated , provides a comprehensive overview of these and other ongoing volcanic events worldwide. Monitoring efforts continue as scientists track these dynamic geological features and assess potential hazards.
A summary of activity for highlights ongoing eruptions at Dukono, Fuego, Great Sitkin, Ibu, Kilauea, Kanlaon, Lewotolok, Marapi, Mayon, Merapi, Poas, Reventador, Sabancaya, Sangay, Santa Maria, Semeru, and Taal. Unrest continues at Awu, Bur ni Telong, Iliwerung, Karangetang, Kerinci, Lewotobi, Lokon-Empung, Pacaya, Raung, Rincon de la Vieja, Shishaldin, Slamet, Soputan, and Turrialba. Bulusan and Tangkuban Parahu are currently listed as background activity.