Yacuiba, Bolivia — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck very deep beneath southern Bolivia around midday Saturday, shaking ground near the town of Yacuiba close to the border with Argentina.

What happened:

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck about 24 kilometers, or roughly 15 miles, south of Yacuiba at 12:04 PM Central Time on Saturday, November 14. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the quake at a depth of about 506 kilometers, or roughly 314 miles, beneath the Earth's surface. The epicenter sits in the Tarija Department of southern Bolivia, near the Argentine border.

Impacts:

Because the quake struck so deep underground, shaking at the surface was likely light and felt over a limited area. The Geological Survey has not listed any damage reports with this quake, and no tsunami threat was issued.

What to do:

Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay clear of windows and heavy objects that could fall.

After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as gas leaks, damaged wiring, and cracked walls before going back inside a building.

Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one and catch people off guard.

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