Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-05-17
Mayon Volcano in the Philippines continues to show intensified unrest with Alert Level 3 maintained, while Kīlauea's summit eruption remains paused at YELLOW/ADVISORY status. A magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck West Papua, Indonesia today, as the global seismic network remains active across multiple regions.
Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-05-17
Seismic Activity
West Papua, Indonesia — M2.2 (May 17, 2026) A light magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 215 km east of Sorong, West Papua Region, Indonesia at 3:56 pm local time (GMT +9) on May 17.
The ongoing seismic activity across Southeast Asia and the broader Pacific region continues to be monitored by global networks. The USGS and VolcanoDiscovery maintain real-time tracking of earthquakes worldwide.
Volcanic Watch
Mayon Volcano, Philippines — Alert Level 3 Maintained Mayon Volcano in the Philippines continued to show signs of intensified unrest on May 16, with authorities reporting dozens of volcanic earthquakes and tremors over the preceding 24-hour period, while maintaining Alert Level 3.
Alert Level 3 indicates a relatively high level of volcanic unrest, and residents and travelers in the surrounding area are advised to follow guidance from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
Kīlauea, Hawaiʻi — Eruption Paused, YELLOW/ADVISORY As of May 15, 2026, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) confirmed that the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption of Kīlauea is currently paused. The volcano remains at Alert Level ADVISORY and Aviation Color Code YELLOW. Monitoring continues at the summit.
Earth Science
No peer-reviewed research published after 2026-05-15 was identified in today's research results. For the latest volcanic and seismic science, the Global Volcanism Program reports approximately 40 volcanoes with continuing eruptions globally as of their most recent report.
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