Ruteng, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the waters off Flores Island early Thursday morning, shaking the region around Ruteng in East Nusa Tenggara.

What happened:

The quake hit at 5:16 AM Central Time on Thursday, November 12, centered about 83 kilometers northeast of Ruteng. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at a depth of 10 kilometers, which is shallow, so shaking would have been felt more strongly near the epicenter. The epicenter sits in the Flores Sea region, an area known for frequent earthquake activity where tectonic plates meet.

Impacts:

No tsunami was generated by this quake, and the Geological Survey has no reports of damage so far. No felt reports had been filed with the survey at the time of this report. A magnitude 4.7 quake can shake buildings and rattle windows near the epicenter, but it is generally too small to cause widespread damage.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

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

After the shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries, then check your home for gas leaks, broken water lines, and damaged wiring.

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

If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away, even if no tsunami warning has been issued.

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