Masohi, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck in the waters east of Masohi, Indonesia, early Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck about 183 kilometers east of Masohi, in the Maluku region of Indonesia, at 3:53 AM Central Time on Monday, November 9. The quake struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers, which is considered shallow. It came about five minutes after a larger magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded in the same region earlier Monday morning.

Impacts:

The earthquake struck far offshore, well east of the nearest towns, and no shaking reports had been filed with the Geological Survey as of early Monday morning. No damage reports have come in, and the Geological Survey issued no tsunami warning for this quake.

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 and anything that could fall. Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead. Check your home for hazards such as gas leaks, cracked walls, or fallen objects before moving back inside.

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