Gorontalo, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck about 85 kilometers south of Gorontalo, Indonesia, at 9:37 AM Central Time on Tuesday, November 3.

What happened: The quake was centered 85 kilometers south of Gorontalo, at a depth of about 137 kilometers. It was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey at 9:37 AM Central Time (3:37 PM local time in Gorontalo).

Impacts: No tsunami was generated by the quake, and no damage reports or felt reports had been published at the time of this report. The quake's considerable depth typically limits shaking at the surface.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay put until it stops.

- Check your surroundings for hazards such as broken glass, fallen objects, or damaged gas and power lines.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 3, 2026.