Tobelo, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck offshore near North Maluku, Indonesia, about 163 kilometers west-northwest of Tobelo, at 4:00 AM Central Time on Monday, October 19.

What happened:

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake at a depth of about 49 kilometers, or roughly 30 miles below the surface. The epicenter sat in open waters northwest of Tobelo, along Indonesia's seismically active eastern arc.

Impacts:

No tsunami was generated by this earthquake, and the USGS has issued no alerts for this event. Shaking was likely felt only lightly in the closest coastal areas, and no damage reports have been filed as of this writing.

What to do:

- Drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on if you feel shaking.

- Check for fallen objects, cracked walls, and damaged utility lines after the quake.

- Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the coming hours.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 19, 2026.