Lebu, Chile — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the coast of south-central Chile on Friday evening, shaking the seafloor about 100 kilometers west-southwest of Lebu.

What happened:

The quake hit at 5:55 PM Central Time, at a depth of about 10 kilometers below the ocean floor. Its center sat offshore in the Pacific, well west of the Biobio region coastline.

Impacts:

No damage reports have come in so far, and the U.S. Geological Survey has issued no tsunami warning for this quake. With the center offshore and the shaking moderate, any tremors felt on land would have been light. 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 it stops. Stay clear of windows and heavy objects that could fall. After the shaking ends, check your home for gas leaks, cracked walls, or fallen items before turning anything back on, and be ready for aftershocks.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 13, 2026.