Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia — A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Tanimbar Islands region of eastern Indonesia on Monday evening, November 9, 2026, at 7:53 PM Central Time.

What happened:

The quake hit at a depth of about 10 kilometers, roughly 6 miles below the surface, in the waters near the Tanimbar Islands. The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed the event and listed it at magnitude 5.4.

Impacts:

Shaking near the epicenter reached a moderate level, strong enough to be felt by people nearby. No tsunami threat was issued for this quake. No felt reports had been filed with the survey yet, and no damage reports had come in.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until it stops. Stay clear of windows and anything that could fall. Aftershocks are possible after a quake this size, so stay alert and check your home for hazards like gas leaks or cracked walls before settling back in.

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