M4.9 Earthquake Strikes South of Pundong, Indonesia
Pundong, Indonesia — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook the waters south of Pundong, Indonesia, on Tuesday morning, October 27, at 9:43 AM Central Time, about a minute before a larger magnitude 5.4 quake nearby.
What happened: The quake struck about 156 kilometers south of Pundong at a depth of about 21 kilometers.
Impacts: No damage reports and no tsunami warning were listed with this event in the USGS feed. A quake of this size is usually felt near the epicenter but rarely causes major damage.
What to do: If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. Afterward, check for hazards like broken glass and damaged walls, and stay alert for aftershocks.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 27, 2026.
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