Masohi, Indonesia — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck in the Banda Sea east of Seram Island early Monday morning, shaking the Maluku region of Indonesia.

What happened:

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit about 162 kilometers (roughly 100 miles) east of Masohi, Indonesia, at 3:48 AM Central Time on Monday, November 9. The quake struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6 miles) beneath the sea floor. The epicenter sits in the Banda Sea, east of Seram Island in Indonesia's Maluku province.

Impacts:

No damage reports have come in so far, and no reports of shaking felt on land have been filed with the U.S. Geological Survey yet. The USGS has not flagged a tsunami threat from this earthquake. Aftershocks are possible in the hours ahead, as they often follow a quake of this size.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away and stay there until officials say it is safe. Check for hazards like gas leaks or broken glass before going back inside, and be ready for aftershocks.

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