Ruteng, Indonesia — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island early Sunday morning, shaking communities near Ruteng in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province.

**What happened:** The quake hit at about 3:00 AM Central Time — 4:00 PM local time in Indonesia — centered roughly 55 kilometers north-northwest of Ruteng at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, about six miles below the surface. Shallow quakes like this one are often felt more strongly at ground level. The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed and confirmed the event.

**Impacts:** The USGS has flagged no tsunami threat from this quake, and no damage reports had surfaced in the agency's early data. No felt reports were listed at the time of publication.

**What to do:**

- If shaking starts, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops.

- Stay away from windows, glass, and anything that could fall.

- After the shaking, check for gas leaks, damaged wiring, and cracked walls before going back inside a building.

- Expect aftershocks — smaller quakes can follow for hours or days.

*Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 18, 2026.*