Albardón, Argentina — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck northwestern Argentina on Saturday night, shaking ground about 12 miles northwest of Albardón in San Juan Province.

What happened: The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake at 9:59 p.m. Central time. It struck deep underground, about 68 miles below the surface, in the foothills west of the city of San Juan. The shaking came from a depth that often keeps surface movement lighter than a shallow quake of the same size.

Impacts: No reports of damage had come in as of Saturday night, and no one had filed a felt report with the Geological Survey yet. The quake set off no tsunami warning. People in San Juan Province and nearby parts of western Argentina may have felt a rolling motion, and the Geological Survey will keep updating its reports as more information comes in.

What to do: If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until it stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. After the shaking ends, check for hazards like broken glass, gas smells, or cracked walls before moving around. Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one.

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