M4.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Tobelo, Indonesia

Tobelo, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the sea north of Tobelo, Indonesia, early Monday morning.

What happened:

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit about 271 kilometers north of Tobelo, in North Maluku province, at 5:25 AM Central Time on Monday, November 9. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at a depth of about 98 kilometers below the surface.

Impacts:

No tsunami threat was issued for this earthquake. No damage reports have come in so far, and no felt reports were listed by the survey. Because the quake struck deep underground, shaking at the surface was likely limited, and the epicenter sits well offshore from the nearest towns.

What to do:

Drop, cover, and hold on if you feel shaking.

Stay away from windows, shelves, and anything that could fall.

After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls before moving around.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one.

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