UNITED STATES

 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 3, 2009

Marathon Oil Corporation

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 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-5153		25-0996816
_____________________  (State or other jurisdiction	_____________  (Commission		______________  (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)		Identification No.)
5555 San Felipe Road, Houston, Texas			77056
_________________________________  (Address of principal executive offices)			___________  (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:		(713) 629-6600

Not Applicable

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 Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 3, 2009, Marathon Oil Corporation issued a press release announcing third quarter 2009 earnings.  The press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1  Press Release dated November 3, 2009, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Marathon Oil Corporation
November 3, 2009	By:	/s/	Michael K. Stewart
			Name: Michael K. Stewart
			Title: Vice President, Accounting and Controller

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated November 3, 2009, announcing Marathon Oil Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of 2009