Normal, PVMBG: Mount Bukit Kaba has experienced only one local tectonic earthquake

The volcanic activity of Mount Bukit Kaba remains normal, according to the latest monitoring results. Only one local tectonic earthquake with an amplitude of approximately 5.5 millimetres has been recorded, with no indications of an increase in volcanological activity.

Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu — The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) of the Geological Agency has noted that the volcanic activity of Mount Bukit Kaba in Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province, is currently in a normal condition and shows no increase in alert status.

The Head of the Bukit Kaba Volcano Observation Post (PGA), Edi Teguh Purnomo, stated in Rejang Lebong on Tuesday that recent monitoring recorded only one instance of a local tectonic earthquake.

“The activity of Mount Bukit Kaba remains normal to date. From the latest monitoring results, one local tectonic earthquake was recorded with an amplitude of about 5.5 millimetres. There are no indications of increased volcanological activity,” said Edi.

He explained that eruption activities or status increases occurring at several other volcanoes in Indonesia have had no impact on the condition of Mount Bukit Kaba.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Bukit Kaba Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis), Julian Adi Pratama, stated that there are currently no restrictions or closures of climbing routes in the ecotourism area.

“Climbing activities are still normal at this time, with no restrictions in place. Climbing remains open as usual,” said Julian.

Although tourism activities continue as normal, the group reminds visitors to prioritise safety while in the Bukit Kaba area.

In addition to personal safety, visitors are also asked to participate in preserving the Bukit Kaba forest ecosystem, particularly in anticipating the potential for forest and land fires.

“We urge visitors to maintain safety, follow applicable regulations, not to discard cigarette butts carelessly, not to build campfires in prohibited areas, and to take their rubbish back with them,” said Julian.

He also advised climbers not to overexert themselves if their physical condition does not allow them to continue their journey, and to report immediately to officers if they encounter anything that could potentially endanger safety.