Labuha, Indonesia — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the waters east of Indonesia's Maluku Islands on Tuesday morning, shaking the region around Labuha.

What happened: The quake hit at 9:51 AM Central Time, about 140 kilometers east-southeast of Labuha, Indonesia. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the tremor at magnitude 5.2 and placed its depth at about 10 kilometers below the surface. The epicenter sits in the sea east of Halmahera island, in the Maluku region of eastern Indonesia.

Impacts: No tsunami warning was issued for this quake. The Geological Survey has not yet received felt reports from the area, and no damage has been reported so far. The tremor struck offshore, well away from the nearest town.

What to do: If you felt shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay clear of windows and anything that could fall. Check your home for hazards like gas leaks or cracked walls, and be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours ahead.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 10, 2026.