La Gomera, Guatemala — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off Guatemala's Pacific coast on Saturday afternoon, shaking the waters southwest of La Gomera.

What happened:

The quake hit at 5:22 p.m. Central time, centered about 77 kilometers southwest of La Gomera, Guatemala, at a depth of about 34 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed the event and lists it at magnitude 4.5.

Impacts:

No damage reports have come in so far, and the Geological Survey has no felt reports listed for this quake. No tsunami threat was issued.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. Check your home for hazards like gas leaks or broken glass, and be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 7, 2026.