# M4.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Abepura, Indonesia

Abepura, Indonesia —

*What happened:*

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Papua, Indonesia, on Tuesday morning, October 20. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake hit at 8:27 AM Central Time, centered about 142 kilometers (roughly 88 miles) south-southwest of Abepura at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles).

*Impacts:*

Shaking from a quake of this size and depth can be felt near the epicenter, though no damage or injury reports have been published by the USGS at this time. The agency shows no tsunami threat for this event.

*What to do:*

- If shaking starts: drop, cover, and hold on — get under a sturdy table and stay there until the shaking stops.

- Stay clear of windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

- After the shaking, check for hazards like broken glass, gas smells, or damaged wiring before going back inside.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the minutes and hours after a quake.

*Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 20, 2026.*