May 2026 eruption of Dukono
Volcano eruption in Indonesia
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On 8 May 2026, the Dukono volcano on the island of Halmahera erupted, killing three people and injuring five others.[1][2][3] The ongoing rumbling from the mountain had slowed down search-and-rescue operations,[4] which was completed on 10 May 2026.[5]
1°42′0″N 127°52′39″E
| May 2026 eruption of Dukono | |
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| Volcano | Dukono |
| Start date | 8 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:14 am local time |
| Location | Halmahera, Indonesia 1°42′0″N 127°52′39″E |
| Impact | 3 dead, 5 injured |
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Background
Dukono is an active volcano. Its previous eruption was on 6 April, a month prior, and had no casualties.[6] The volcano was closed to the public after 17 April;[1] despite this, many visitors ignored warnings around the entrances. Neither the local guide nor the villagers were aware of the ban.[7][clarification needed] Some visitors entered with the aim to create social media content.[8]
Eruption
Search and rescue
At least 100 rescuers, military and police personnel, as well as two thermal drones, were deployed to the volcano to try and locate the missing hikers. The search was focused around the crater, covering an area of around 700 metres (2,300 ft). The search was halted on Friday evening as the volcano was still erupting. On Saturday, searches were hampered by four morning eruptions.[10] It was completed on 10 May 2026.[5]
Casualties
Three people were killed and 17 others were rescued of the group of 20 hikers. The deceased were identified as two Singaporeans, aged 30 and 27, and an Indonesian woman from Ternate.[9] At least five sustained injuries[4] of the 17 people rescued.[3] The body of the Indonesian woman was retrieved on 9 May 2026[3] while the bodies of the two Singaporeans were retrieved on 10 May 2026.[5]
