Volcano earthquake report for Friday, 21 Aug 2026
World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 21 Aug 2026 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.

Quakes detected near: Balut (6 quakes between mag 1.7-3.8), Batur (1 quake mag 2.6), Clear Lake (21 quakes between mag 0.2-1.3), Coso (19 quakes between mag 0.1-1.3), Etna (8 quakes between mag 0.4-2.9), Guntur (1 quake mag 2.4)
Inielika (5 quakes between mag 2.6-4.6), Inierie (2 quakes between mag 2.5-2.6), Iraya (1 quake mag 3.0), Irazu (1 quake mag 3.0), Iya (1 quake mag 3.0), Kawah Kamojang (1 quake mag 2.1), Laguna Aramuaca (2 quakes between mag 0.0-2.1), Loihi (1 quake mag 1.7), Mahagnao (1 quake mag 1.8), Masaya (1 quake mag 3.0), Maunaloa (2 quakes between mag 1.7-1.8), Mount St. Helens (2 quakes between mag 0.5-1.0), Nejapa-Miraflores (1 quake mag 3.0), Paluweh (1 quake mag 2.6), Papandayan (2 quakes between mag 2.4-3.3), Poco Leok (3 quakes between mag 2.1-2.5), Prestahnukur (3 quakes between mag 0.8-1.2), Ranakah (8 quakes between mag 2.1-3.4), Reporoa (1 quake mag 1.6), Salak (1 quake mag 3.0), San Cristobal (1 quake mag 1.6), Sousaki (1 quake mag 1.1), Tana (15 quakes between mag 0.9-2.0), Tjörnes Fracture Zone (3 quakes between mag 1.0-2.8), Torfajökull (1 quake mag 1.1), White Island (1 quake mag 2.0), Yavinsky (1 quake mag 3.8), Yojoa (1 quake mag 3.2) (updated 03h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:



Balut volcano (Mindanao): 6 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.8

6 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 17 hours, the last being recorded quake 3 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 32.00 and 8.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
3.8 quake Celebes Sea, 18 km west of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 20, 2026 04:06 pm (Manila time) (11 km NW)
3.0 quake Philippine Sea, 15 km northwest of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 21, 2026 02:29 am (GMT +8) (17 km N)
2.2 quake Philippine Sea, 15 km west of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 21, 2026 03:58 am (GMT +8) (9 km NNW)
2.1 quake Celebes Sea, 23 km west of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 21, 2026 08:42 am (GMT +8) (12 km W)
2.0 quake Philippine Sea, 18 km northwest of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 20, 2026 11:17 pm (GMT +8) (14 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Balut

Batur volcano (Bali): magnitude 2.6 earthquake

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 23 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 13.00 km depth at 16 km distance ENE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake Bali Sea, 30 km north of Amlapura, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 12:33 pm (GMT +8) (16 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Batur

Clear Lake volcano (California): 21 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.3

Possible earthquake swarm: 21 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 21 hours, the last being recorded quake 2 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 4.16 and 0.66 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.3 quake 26 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 04:02 am (GMT -7) (18 km S)
1.2 quake 26 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 04:53 am (GMT -7) (18 km S)
1.1 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 01:36 pm (GMT -7) (17 km S)
1.1 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 06:48 am (GMT -7) (18 km SSW)
1.1 quake 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 06:17 am (GMT -7) (15 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

Coso volcano (California): 19 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.3

Possible earthquake swarm: 19 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 23 hours, the last being recorded quake 58 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 8.50 and 1.97 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.3 quake Inyo County, 32 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 03:00 pm (GMT -7) (4 km NNW)
1.3 quake Inyo County, 29 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 11:43 am (GMT -7) (4 km E)
1.2 quake Inyo County, 32 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 04:19 pm (GMT -7) (4 km NNW)
1.1 quake Inyo County, 32 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 07:52 pm (GMT -7) (4 km NNW)
0.9 quake Inyo County, 32 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 20, 2026 07:18 pm (GMT -7) (4 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Coso

Etna volcano (Italy): 8 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.9

8 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 1 hour 19 minutes, the last being recorded quake 21 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 2.12 and 0.27 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.9 quake 15 km northwest of Giarre, Province of Catania, Sicily, Italy, Aug 20, 2026 07:47 am (GMT +2) (7 km NE)
1.8 quake 14 km northwest of Giarre, Province of Catania, Sicily, Italy, Aug 20, 2026 08:54 am (GMT +2) (7 km NE)
1.3 quake 10.4 km northwest of Acireale, Province of Catania, Sicily, Italy, Aug 20, 2026 08:42 am (GMT +2) (12 km SE)
1.2 quake 14 km northwest of Giarre, Province of Catania, Sicily, Italy, Aug 20, 2026 08:03 am (GMT +2) (8 km NE)
1.1 quake 14 km northwest of Giarre, Province of Catania, Sicily, Italy, Aug 20, 2026 07:49 am (GMT +2) (8 km NE)
All earthquakes at Etna

Guntur volcano (West Java): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 19 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 6.00 km depth at 2 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake 16 km northwest of Garut, Kabupaten Garut, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 04:11 pm (GMT +7) (2 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Guntur

Inielika volcano (Flores): 5 earthquakes up to magnitude 4.6

5 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 18 hours, the last being recorded quake 5 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 41.00 and 5.00 km.
Earthquake details:
4.6 quake Kabupaten Ngada, 87 km northeast of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 06:08 pm (GMT +8) (8 km N)
3.9 quake Kabupaten Ngada, 55 km east of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 06:07 pm (Makassar time) (8 km NNW)
3.0 quake Kabupaten Ngada, 50 km east of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 21, 2026 07:10 am (GMT +8) (10 km WSW)
2.7 quake Kabupaten Ngada, 53 km east of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 02:26 pm (GMT +8) (9 km NNW)
2.6 quake Kabupaten Ngada, 74 km west of Ende, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 01:13 pm (GMT +8) (16 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Inielika

Inierie volcano (Flores): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 4 hours, the last being recorded quake 19 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 6.00 and 5.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake Savu Sea, 52 km southeast of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 01:29 pm (GMT +8) (12 km W)
2.5 quake Savu Sea, 45 km southeast of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 05:07 pm (GMT +8) (17 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Inierie

Iraya volcano (North of Luzon): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 12 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 2.00 km depth at 17 km distance S from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.0 quake South China Sea, 14 km southeast of Batan Island, Philippines, Aug 20, 2026 11:35 pm (GMT +8) (17 km S)
All earthquakes at Iraya

Irazu volcano (Costa Rica): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 20 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 13 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 17 km east of San Jose, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica, Aug 20, 2026 01:53 am (GMT -6) (13 km SW)
All earthquakes at Irazu

Iya volcano (Flores): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 21 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 38.00 km depth at 12 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.0 quake Savu Sea, 19 km southwest of Ende, Kabupaten Ende, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 02:45 pm (GMT +8) (12 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Iya

Kawah Kamojang volcano (West Java): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 21 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 4.00 km depth at 3 km distance W from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 7.4 km south of Paseh, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 02:16 pm (GMT +7) (3 km W)
All earthquakes at Kawah Kamojang

Laguna Aramuaca volcano (El Salvador): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano at nearly the same time (21:32 UTC). Hypocenter depths ranged between 5.00 and 5.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 17 km south of San Miguel, Departamento de San Miguel, El Salvador, Aug 20, 2026 03:32 pm (GMT -6) (13 km SSW)
0.0 quake 17 km south of San Miguel, Departamento de San Miguel, El Salvador, Aug 20, 2026 03:32 pm (GMT -6) (13 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Laguna Aramuaca

Masaya volcano (Nicaragua): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 22 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 5 km distance ENE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported quake or seismic-like event: 20 km southeast of Managua, Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua, Aug 19, 2026 11:53 pm (GMT -6) (5 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Masaya

Nejapa-Miraflores volcano (Nicaragua): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 22 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 9 km distance E from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported quake or seismic-like event: 2.2 km southeast of Managua, Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua, Aug 20, 2026 12:10 am (GMT -6) (9 km E)
All earthquakes at Nejapa-Miraflores

Paluweh volcano (Lesser Sunda Islands): magnitude 2.6 earthquake

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 20 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 17 km distance WSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake Kabupaten Sikka, 56 km north of Ende, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 03:29 pm (GMT +8) (17 km WSW)
All earthquakes at Paluweh

Papandayan volcano (West Java): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.3

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 3 hours, the last being recorded quake 10 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.00 and 10.00 km.
Earthquake details:
3.3 quake 20 km east of Banjar, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Aug 21, 2026 01:18 am (GMT +7) (16 km WNW)
2.4 quake 20 km east of Banjar, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 09:50 pm (GMT +7) (16 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Papandayan

Poco Leok volcano (Flores): 3 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.5

3 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 1 hour 41 minutes, the last being recorded quake 19 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 14.00 and 5.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.5 quake Savu Sea, 25 km south of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 04:49 pm (GMT +8) (18 km S)
2.4 quake 19 km south of Ruteng, Kabupaten Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 03:09 pm (GMT +8) (11 km S)
2.1 quake 10.4 km southwest of Ruteng, Kabupaten Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 03:20 pm (GMT +8) (9 km W)
All earthquakes at Poco Leok

Ranakah volcano (Flores): 8 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.4

8 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 11 hours, the last being recorded quake 13 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 48.00 and 5.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
3.4 quake 5.5 km southeast of Ruteng, Kabupaten Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 11:06 pm (GMT +8) (2 km SW)
2.5 quake Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, 19 km northeast of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 05:25 pm (GMT +8) (18 km N)
2.3 quake Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, 24 km east of Ruteng, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 06:15 pm (GMT +8) (19 km ENE)
2.3 quake 16 km north of Ruteng, Kabupaten Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 03:15 pm (GMT +8) (17 km N)
2.2 quake 8.4 km north of Ruteng, Kabupaten Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 05:57 pm (GMT +8) (9 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Ranakah

Salak volcano (West Java): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 14 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 19 km distance NE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 21 km south of Depok, Kota Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2026 08:42 pm (GMT +7) (19 km NE)
All earthquakes at Salak

Tana volcano (Aleutian Islands): 15 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.0

Possible earthquake swarm: 15 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 19 hours, the last being recorded quake 5 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 18.00 and 0.68 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.0 quake Bering Sea, 9.9 mi southeast of Chuginadak Island, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States, Aug 19, 2026 08:12 pm (GMT -9) (13 km SSE)
1.6 quake 38 mi west of Nikolski, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States, Aug 19, 2026 08:53 pm (GMT -9) (2 km E)
1.6 quake 38 mi west of Nikolski, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States, Aug 19, 2026 07:52 pm (GMT -9) (2 km ESE)
1.6 quake 37 mi west of Nikolski, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States, Aug 19, 2026 07:14 pm (GMT -9) (3 km ESE)
1.4 quake 38 mi west of Nikolski, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States, Aug 19, 2026 10:36 pm (GMT -9) (2 km E)
All earthquakes at Tana

Tjörnes Fracture Zone volcano (Iceland): 3 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.8

3 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 2 hours, the last being recorded quake 21 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.80 and 5.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.8 quake 87 km north of Akureyri, Northeast, Iceland, Aug 20, 2026 07:16 am (Reykjavik time) (18 km NW)
1.1 quake 21.1 km WSW of Kópasker Aug 20, 2026 05:46 am (Universal Time) (12 km SE)
1.0 quake 33.2 km N of Húsavík Aug 20, 2026 05:03 am (Universal Time) (6 km NW)
All earthquakes at Tjörnes Fracture Zone

Yavinsky volcano (Southern Kamchatka): magnitude 3.8 earthquake

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 15.46 km depth at 11 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.8 quake Sea of Okhotsk, 23 km southwest of Ozernovskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, Aug 21, 2026 09:18 am (Kamchatka time) (11 km SW)
All earthquakes at Yavinsky

Yojoa volcano (Honduras): magnitude 3.2 earthquake

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 17 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 1.00 km depth at 8 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.2 quake 44 km south of Villanueva, Departamento de Cortes, Honduras, Aug 20, 2026 04:28 am (GMT -6) (8 km SW)
All earthquakes at Yojoa
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