Latest earthquakes near Samoa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Samoa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Samoa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Samoa (also known as Sāmoa), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Samoa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Samoa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Samoa and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2025 04:30PM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean on Friday Afternoon.
Samoa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 861 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samoa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 86 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Samoa roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samoa in 2015. A total of 115 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samoa that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Samoa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near 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 | 707 | 82.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 145 | 16.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Samoa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samoa occurred on Dec 5, 2022 08:24 local time (Pacific/Apia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) south-west of Apia, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Samoa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 2009 06:48, 187 kilometers (116 mi) south-west of Apia. It is the strongest earthquake near Samoa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Samoa.
Earthquakes by region of Samoa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Samoa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samoa.
When was the last earthquake in Samoa?
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Samoa on the afternoon of November 28, 2025 at 16:30 local time (Pacific/Apia). The center of this earthquake was located 373km west-southwest of Apia at a depth of 258km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samoa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samoa?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Samoa on the morning of September 29, 2009 at 06:48 local time (Pacific/Apia). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south of Apia at a depth of 18km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Samoa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samoa?
In the past 10 years, 861 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samoa. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
