Stories from Ternate · Indonesia

Survivors are scheduled to depart Ternate, Indonesia, on Sunday at approximately 6 AM, before continuing their journey to Jakarta. A rescue command center is established in Tobelo.

Mount Dukono's eruption was accompanied by a loud boom and a thick column of smoke that rose approximately 10 kilometers. The mountain's alert status has been maintained at the third highest level.

A group defied safety warnings and attempted an ascent, reportedly driven by a desire to create online content. Authorities report an average of about 95 eruptions per day since March.

A commotion was reported at a school located in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Police in Indonesia reported that three hikers were killed when Mount Dukono volcano erupted on Friday morning. Two of the deceased are from Singapore, and others are still missing. Dukono Volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province erupted around 7 AM local time on Friday. A three-week categorical ban on tourist movement was in effect in the area of the Dukono volcano eruption on Indonesia's Halmahera island. Toxic volcanic ash is now moving, threatening the health of residents in the region. Later media updates indicated eight cases related to the Dukono Volcano eruption, including three fatalities. An outbreak has occurred on the cruise ship MV Ondus, with eight cases reported, including three fatalities. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that more cases are possible, noting that the incubation period can extend up to six weeks.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has struck the Northern Molucca Sea. The earthquake was also reported as magnitude 3.1 in a separate broadcast. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers. No tsunami warning has been issued.

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea. The seismic event occurred in an area with moderate to large waves ranging from 1.8 to 2.6 meters, prompting warnings for vessels, especially smaller ones, to exercise caution.