The explosions are indeed as loud as firecrackers but they aren't as loud as the explosives like bombs, however, this is clearly using the abilities too much that it creates a disturbance. Even I don't want to do this as the disturbance is big enough that might attract the attention of the police.
As I continue tracking, I finally catch up to the guy causing this ruckus. This guy was actually one of the delinquents I keep seeing in the streets hanging out with other delinquents as well. Seeing him with a big smile on his face while producing the magic ability to make small explosives that explode when thrown which in turn made the mana in the air take form. And as it was always used, the more the mana in the air gets utilized. Soon that allowed the formation of the Aether which is what we saw earlier.