Bitung, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck in the sea east-southeast of Bitung, Indonesia on Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 8:58 AM Central time on Thursday, November 12, centered about 115 kilometers, roughly 71 miles, east-southeast of Bitung, off the northeastern coast of Sulawesi. The USGS placed the earthquake at a depth of about 39 kilometers, roughly 24 miles, beneath the sea floor.

Impacts:

No tsunami was generated by this earthquake, and the USGS has not listed any felt reports or damage from the shaking. The quake struck well offshore, away from major population centers.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop, cover and hold on until it stops.

Check your home for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass and fallen objects before settling back in.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 12, 2026.