Pacific Ocean — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck a remote stretch of the east central Pacific Ocean on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 4:23 PM Central Time on Saturday, November 14, 2026, centered in open ocean far from any coastline. It struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers, roughly 6 miles below the seafloor. The USGS reviewed the event and confirmed the magnitude at 4.7.

Impacts:

No shaking was reported on land, and no damage reports came in with the quake. The USGS issued no tsunami threat with this event. Because the epicenter sits in open ocean far from populated coasts, the quake posed no threat to communities on shore.

What to do:

If you ever feel the ground shake, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay clear of windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

After shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries, then check your home for hazards like gas leaks or broken glass.

Be ready for aftershocks. Smaller quakes can follow a larger one, sometimes hours later.

If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away and follow local emergency instructions.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 14, 2026.