Bali News | September 11, 2026

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🌋 Indonesia’s Volcanoes Are Erupting in Succession — Will Bali Experience a ‘Super Earthquake’? Experts Say There’s No Direct Link

Anak Krakatau volcano experienced a continuous eruption lasting about 25 hours from September 4 to 6. Videos of the event have gone viral on social media, reigniting discussions about whether Bali could be hit by a ‘super earthquake.’

However, there is currently no evidence to suggest that Anak Krakatau’s eruption could directly trigger a major earthquake in Bali.

According to the head of Bali’s BPBD, volcanic earthquakes caused by eruptions are primarily linked to magma activity and pressure changes within the volcano’s system. In contrast, major earthquakes are mainly driven by tectonic plate movements—the two have different causes.

That said, this doesn’t mean Bali is free from earthquake risks.

Bali is located in a seismically active region, with a subduction zone to the south and the Flores Back Arc Thrust to the north. According to BMKG data, a total of 852 earthquakes were recorded in Bali and its surrounding areas in the first eight months of 2026, the vast majority of which were below magnitude 3.0.

More importantly, Bali’s two currently active volcanoes—Mount Agung (Gunung Agung) and Mount Batur (Gunung Batur)—remain in a normal state.

So travelers don’t need to assume that ‘a major earthquake is imminent in Bali’ just because Anak Krakatau has erupted.

The risk of earthquakes has always been present, but there is currently no reliable prediction indicating that a super earthquake is about to hit Bali.

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🏍️ 29 Days to MotoGP in Lombok! 51% of Tickets Sold, Some Hotels Nearly Full

This year’s MotoGP Mandalika is starting to heat up noticeably.

With just 29 days left until the MotoGP Mandalika 2026, held from October 9 to 11, about 51% of tickets had been sold as of September 10. Organizers expect the pace of sales to pick up further as the race date approaches.

What travelers should pay even more attention to is accommodation.

The Mandalika authorities report that some hotels in the surrounding area have already reached 90% or even 100% occupancy, and bookings for homestays near Mandalika have also increased significantly.

This year’s race will be held:

October 9–11, 2026

at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit on Lombok.

If you’re planning to head from Bali to Lombok for MotoGP, now is not the time to be ‘just looking.’

You should start sorting out tickets and accommodation now.

Especially don’t just focus on race ticket prices—accommodation around Mandalika might be what really pushes your budget up.

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🏨 115 Hotels in Bali Certified for Emergency Response! Earthquake, Tsunami, and Fire Safety All Covered

This is news I think is really valuable for travelers, but it’s easy to overlook.

Currently, 115 hotels in Bali have received emergency response certification.

The hotels in question must pass inspections covering 31 criteria, including evacuation routes, safety systems, and how to handle guests during emergencies such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and fires.

This is especially noteworthy today.

Because the recent eruption of Anak Krakatau has once again drawn attention to Indonesia’s volcanic and seismic risks, and Bali itself is a region requiring long-term preparedness for earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity.

For travelers, there’s no need to be overly anxious about this.

But next time you book a hotel, besides checking:

the pool, breakfast, ocean view, and room size

you might also want to consider one more thing:

whether the hotel has clear emergency evacuation information.

When an earthquake or fire actually strikes, this could matter far more than an extra 10 square meters of room space.

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🌾 The Dry Season Is Really Dry! Some Rivers in Bali Have Dropped Significantly

Bali is still under the influence of the dry season.

According to a report by Bali Post today, water levels in some rivers within the Bali-Penida River Basin have dropped dramatically, with the Tukad Yeh Mawa River in Tabanan seeing a decline of up to 98%.

This doesn’t mean all of Bali is experiencing water shortages, but it highlights the pressure the dry season is putting on water resources this year.

For travelers, you usually won’t directly feel the impact of lower river levels in the short term.

However, if you’re staying at:

Villas, pool villas, or accommodations in remote areas

you may be more likely to notice local water supply issues compared to staying at large hotels.

It’s also a reminder that September in Bali doesn’t guarantee ‘perfect blue skies plus comfortable dry weather’ every day; water resource challenges during the dry season still persist.