San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck deep beneath northwestern Argentina on Friday night, November 13, at 9:18 PM Central Time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened:

The quake was centered about 54 kilometers, roughly 34 miles, northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres, in Salta Province near the Chilean border. It struck at a depth of about 216 kilometers, or roughly 134 miles, beneath the Earth's surface, making it a very deep earthquake. Locally in Argentina, the shaking came just after midnight Saturday.

Impacts:

Because the quake was so deep, shaking at the surface was likely light, and the Geological Survey had received no felt reports at the time of this report. No damage has been reported, and 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. After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as gas leaks or damaged wiring, and be ready for aftershocks.

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