Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-07-14
Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii enters a critical forecasting window with episode 51 fountaining expected between July 14–16, while global volcanic activity remains elevated across multiple regions including Santiaguito, Fuego, and Dukono. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Indonesia on July 14, and minor seismic activity was recorded in Greece, reflecting ongoing tectonic stress along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-07-14
Seismic Activity
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean approximately 210 km northeast of Pulau Waigeo Island, Indonesia, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 06:06 am (GMT +9). The epicenter was located 168 km (104 mi) from the Indonesian coast in the West Papua region.
A minor magnitude 1.8 earthquake (unconfirmed) struck 19 km northeast of Tripoli in the Peloponnese region of Southern Greece on July 14, 2026, at 04:41 am (GMT +3). This followed a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the same region on July 12.
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred in the Flores Sea, 53 km northeast of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on July 12, 2026, at 10:52 pm (GMT +8).
Volcanic Watch
Kīlauea, Hawaii — Critical Eruption Window
Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption remains paused, but the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) forecasts that episode 51 fountaining will occur between July 14–16, 2026. The current forecast window could extend further if summit deflation continues. Kīlauea has erupted episodically from two vents (north and south) since December 23, 2024, with episodic fountaining continuing through multiple episodes. The volcano maintains an ADVISORY alert level with a YELLOW aviation color code.
Global Volcanic Activity
Multiple volcanoes showed heightened activity during July 12–13, 2026, including Santiaguito, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Krakatau, and Semeru. Dukono volcano (Indonesia) issued a volcanic ash advisory with ash estimated to reach 7,000 feet (2,100 m) elevation, moving northeast as of July 13, 2026 at 1750 UTC.
Earth Science
No new earthquake or volcano preparedness guidance was published in the past 24 hours. Residents and officials near Kīlauea should remain alert for updates from HVO regarding the forecasted July 14–16 eruption episode.
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