Fakfak, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the sea west of Fakfak, Indonesia on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The earthquake hit about 168 kilometers, roughly 104 miles, west of Fakfak, in the waters off the coast of West Papua. It struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers, or 6 miles, below the surface. The shaking happened at 6:17 AM Central Time on Wednesday, November 11, which was 9:17 PM local time Wednesday evening in eastern Indonesia.

Impacts:

The earthquake struck offshore, well away from the nearest towns, and the Geological Survey has received no reports of people feeling the shaking. No damage has been reported. The Geological Survey says there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, 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.

After the shaking stops, check your home for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls before going back inside.

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

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 11, 2026.