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ACTIVITY STATEMENT

UPDATED Activity Statement on the felt volcano-tectonic earthquake Saturday, May 9, 2026

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SUMMARY REPORT SAC 30

The activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano remains low and is broadly consistent with levels of unrest observed since 2019. Most indicators of volcanic activity continue to slowly decrease in intensity or rate, while earthquake activity still remains on the higher end of what has been recorded since 2012.

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EX-X Project

MVO PARTICIPATES IN EX-X PROJECT WORKSHOP IN ST VINCENT

The Ex-X Project is a large, multi-institutional initiative led by the University of Bristol, and involving several UK universities, the UWI Seismic Research Centre, MVO, and IPGP.

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New Research

NEW RESEARCH PUBLICATION

A new peer-reviewed research article titled “The first seismo-volcanological observatory on Montserrat” has been published in the international journal Volcanica.

Drawing on archival records and historical sources, the study reconstructs Montserrat’s early volcano monitoring efforts during the 1930s period of seismic unrest.

The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) continuously monitors the Soufrière Hills Volcano to provide timely advice to the authorities in order to reduce the impact of volcanic activity.

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Activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano remains low. The Hazard Level is 1. There is no public access to Zone V, including Plymouth. Maritime Zones E and W are daytime transit only between sunrise and sunset.

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Weekly Activity Report

Read the latest weekly activity report for an update on the status of the Soufrière Hills Volcano.

MVO Weekly Report for the Period 01 to 08 May 2026

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Activity Statements

Read the latest activity statement.

Statement on the felt volcano-tectonic earthquake Saturday, May 9, 2026

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Preliminary Statement SAC 30

The Montserrat Volcano Observatory reports that activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano has remained low and is broadly consistent with levels of unrest observed since 2019, with some
changes in seismicity.

SAC30 Preliminary Statement

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