Abepura, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the waters west of Abepura, Indonesia, on Monday evening, shaking ground in the far eastern part of the country.

What happened:

The quake hit at 6:11 PM Central Time on Monday, November 9. The U.S. Geological Survey puts the epicenter about 224 kilometers, or roughly 139 miles, west of Abepura, at a depth of about 35 kilometers, or roughly 22 miles, below the surface. The survey has reviewed the event and lists no tsunami threat from this quake.

Impacts:

No damage reports have come in so far, and the survey has received no reports of shaking felt on land. The epicenter sits in a remote stretch of ocean west of Abepura, far from the nearest towns.

What to do:

If you felt shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay clear of windows and anything that could fall. Check your home for damage to gas lines, wiring, and water pipes before using them, and be ready for aftershocks in the hours ahead.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 9, 2026.