Mid-Atlantic Ocean —

What happened:

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge early Saturday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake at 3:26 a.m. Central time, about 10 kilometers below the surface in the open Atlantic Ocean, far from any coastline. Seismologists reviewed the quake, and it was picked up by 77 seismic stations.

Impacts:

The Geological Survey has received no felt reports from this quake, and no tsunami threat was issued. No damage has been reported. The epicenter sits along the undersea mountain range in the middle of the Atlantic, where there is no land nearby to shake.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall. Check your home for gas leaks, broken glass, and cracks in walls before switching anything back on. Expect aftershocks and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

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