Mount Lokon volcanic activity increases in North Sulawesi

Mount Lokon in Tomohon, North Sulawesi, has shown increased and fluctuating volcanic activity. The Volcano Observation Post (PGA) Lokon reported a rise in shallow volcanic earthquakes and inflation tremors during recent observations.

On September 25, 2026, officials recorded nine inflation tremors and 25 shallow volcanic earthquakes. The volcano is currently at Level II (Alert) status. Armando Manguleh, head of the PGA Lokon, noted that these fluctuations are part of a continuing series of seismic activity.

Authorities have issued safety recommendations, advising residents and tourists to avoid all activities within a 1.5-kilometer radius of the Tompaluan Crater. In the event of an eruption or ashfall, citizens are urged to stay indoors or use protective gear, such as masks and goggles, if they must go outside.