Off the Coast of Chile — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the West Chile Rise in the remote South Pacific early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 12:33 AM Central Time on Saturday, November 14, about 10 kilometers below the ocean floor. Its epicenter sat in open water along the West Chile Rise, far west of the Chilean coast, at about 36.5 degrees south latitude and 98 degrees west longitude.

Impacts:

No shaking was reported on land, and no damage has been reported. The quake struck in a remote stretch of ocean, well away from any populated coastline. The U.S. Geological Survey issued no tsunami warning for this earthquake, and no tsunami threat was detected.

What to do:

People in earthquake country should know the drill: drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, stay clear of windows and heavy objects that could fall, and check for hazards such as gas leaks or damaged wiring once the shaking stops. Aftershocks can follow a quake like this, so stay alert for further movement.

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