Active
Reference catalog classification for Mount Merapi; this is not a current alert level.
2930m
Summit elevation of 2930 meters (9613 feet) above sea level.
Stratovolcano
Reference volcano type from the catalog; eruption style and hazards vary by event.
Reference Location
Catalog coordinates: -7.541°, 110.446° in Indonesia.
About Mount Merapi
Indonesia's most active volcano. The name means 'Mountain of Fire' and it has erupted regularly since 1548.
Key Facts
- Location: Indonesia (-7.541°, 110.446°)
- Elevation: 2930 meters (9613 feet)
- Type: Stratovolcano
- Reference Classification: Active
Live activity status: Mount Merapi
Source: NASA EONET + NOAA NCEI active volcano database. Last update: 2026-10-11 15:01 UTC.
- Listed as currently active in NASA/NCEI active-volcano feeds
- Country: Indonesia
- Last known eruption: 2026
Monitoring and official alerts
PocketWorld combines this stable catalog record with available public hazard context. The reference status is not a prediction or a live observatory alert. For current unrest, aviation color codes, exclusion zones and eruption notices, use the responsible volcano observatory and civil-protection authority.
How to interpret the Mount Merapi record
Mount Merapi is cataloged as a Stratovolcano in Indonesia, with a reference elevation of 2930 metres. This page combines stable geographic facts with available hazard context. A general status label does not predict the timing, size or location of future activity and may not use the same scale as the responsible observatory.
Check the latest observatory bulletin, aviation notice and civil-protection guidance before making travel or safety decisions. PocketWorld provides a map and source path, not an eruption forecast or exclusion-zone authority.
Hazard data sources
Events are aggregated from USGS, EMSC, NOAA, NASA EONET, NASA FIRMS and GDACS, then normalized and deduplicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Merapi volcano active?
The PocketWorld reference catalog classifies Mount Merapi as active, but that label does not state whether it is erupting now.
Where can I find the latest Mount Merapi bulletin?
Use the responsible volcano observatory or geological agency for the latest bulletin, aviation notice and historical eruption record.
Is it safe to visit Mount Merapi?
PocketWorld cannot make that determination. Follow official access restrictions, weather information and local emergency guidance.