Ruteng, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Ruteng on the island of Flores in eastern Indonesia on Saturday afternoon, November 14, 2026.

What happened:

The quake hit at 3:24 PM Central Time (9:24 PM local time in Indonesia), centered about 25 kilometers north of Ruteng in East Nusa Tenggara province. It struck at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers below the surface. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the event at magnitude 4.5.

Impacts:

A quake of this size and depth can be felt near the epicenter, but no damage reports have come in so far and no injuries have been reported. The U.S. Geological Survey has issued no tsunami warning for this earthquake. Shaking reports from the area are still coming in.

What to do:

Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings, power lines, and trees.

Check yourself and those around you for injuries, then check your home for gas leaks, damaged wiring, and broken water lines before turning anything back on.

Expect aftershocks. Smaller quakes can follow a main shock for hours or days, so stay alert and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 14, 2026. Reported by TNW News.