Latest earthquakes near American Samoa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country American Samoa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in American Samoa? If an earthquake is happening right now near American Samoa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent American Samoa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near American Samoa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near American Samoa and elsewhere.
Jul 15, 2024 07:21AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the South Pacific Ocean 299km from Apia (Samoa).
Jul 15, 2024 06:40AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 282km from Apia (Samoa) on Tuesday Morning.
American Samoa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of American Samoa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near American Samoa roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near American Samoa in 2022. A total of 71 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of American Samoa that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of American Samoa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near American Samoa during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 396 | 77.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 100 | 19.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 2.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near American Samoa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near American Samoa occurred on Nov 3, 2017 22:00 local time (Pacific/Pago_Pago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west-southwest of Pago Pago, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near American Samoa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 2009 06:48, 201 kilometers (125 mi) west-southwest of Pago Pago. It is the strongest earthquake near American Samoa in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near American Samoa in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from American Samoa.
Earthquakes by region of American Samoa
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near American Samoa.
When was the last earthquake in American Samoa?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near American Samoa on the morning of July 15, 2024 at 07:21 local time (Pacific/Pago_Pago). The center of this earthquake was located 302km southwest of Pago Pago at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near American Samoa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near American Samoa?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near American Samoa on the morning of September 29, 2009 at 06:48 local time (Pacific/Pago_Pago). The center of this earthquake was located 201km southwest of Pago Pago at a depth of 18km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near American Samoa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near American Samoa?
In the past 10 years, 509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from American Samoa. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
