Latest earthquakes near Samoa today

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List of latest earthquakes near Samoa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 27, 2024 22:37
(Apia)
M 4.5 43 km ENE
from Apia
Sep 27, 2024 22:37
(Apia)
M 4.5 43 km ENE
from Apia
Sep 23, 2024 09:13
(Apia)
M 4.5 253 km WSW
from Apia
Sep 22, 2024 16:15
(Apia)
M 4.2 205 km SW
from Apia
Sep 22, 2024 16:15
(Apia)
M 4.2 205 km SW
from Apia
Sep 11, 2024 10:02
(Apia)
M 5.0 268 km SW
from Apia
Sep 8, 2024 10:54
(Apia)
M 4.8 228 km SW
from Apia
Aug 23, 2024 04:32
(Apia)
M 4.6 235 km SW
from Apia
Aug 16, 2024 01:08
(Apia)
M 4.6 255 km SSW
from Apia
Aug 13, 2024 10:06
(Apia)
M 4.1 214 km SW
from Apia
Aug 8, 2024 04:07
(Apia)
M 4.9 209 km SW
from Apia
Jul 16, 2024 07:22
(Apia)
M 5.3 297 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 16, 2024 06:40
(Apia)
M 5.7 293 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 15, 2024 23:05
(Apia)
M 4.5 294 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 15, 2024 22:21
(Apia)
M 4.5 280 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 15, 2024 17:59
(Apia)
M 5.0 202 km WSW
from Apia
Jul 14, 2024 20:13
(Apia)
M 4.3 279 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 13, 2024 21:02
(Apia)
M 4.4 178 km S
from Apia
Jul 12, 2024 16:55
(Apia)
M 5.0 215 km SW
from Apia
Jul 12, 2024 14:12
(Apia)
M 4.3 209 km SW
from Apia
Jul 8, 2024 10:52
(Apia)
M 4.7 243 km SSW
from Apia
Jun 30, 2024 00:29
(Apia)
M 4.1 274 km SW
from Apia
Jun 26, 2024 21:31
(Apia)
M 4.5 185 km SW
from Apia
Jun 25, 2024 02:26
(Apia)
M 4.4 191 km SW
from Apia
Jun 22, 2024 23:05
(Apia)
M 4.6 255 km SSW
from Apia

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Samoa

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.

Samoa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
90 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.5
Sep 27, 2024 22:37

Average

A total of 906 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 90 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Samoa with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Samoa (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 743 82.01%
Mag. 5 148 16.34%
Mag. 6 15 1.66%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Samoa

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Dec 5, 2022 08:24.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Sep 29, 2009 06:48.

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 124 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Samoa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2022 08:24
(Apia)
M 6.8 214 km SW
from Apia
Nov 4, 2017 23:00
(Apia)
M 6.8 224 km SW
from Apia
Mar 30, 2015 22:48
(Apia)
M 6.5 230 km SW
from Apia
Mar 30, 2015 22:18
(Apia)
M 6.4 214 km SW
from Apia
Apr 7, 2015 13:46
(Apia)
M 6.3 216 km SW
from Apia
Nov 7, 2020 23:27
(Apia)
M 6.2 246 km SW
from Apia
Aug 9, 2023 07:38
(Apia)
M 6.1 216 km SW
from Apia
Jul 19, 2020 04:32
(Apia)
M 6.1 227 km SW
from Apia
Jul 19, 2020 04:32
(Apia)
M 6.1 187 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 11, 2016 02:44
(Apia)
M 6.0 208 km SW
from Apia

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Samoa on the evening of September 27, 2024 at 22:37 local time (Pacific/Apia). The center of this earthquake was located 43km east-northeast of Apia at a depth of 10km 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, 906 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samoa. This averages to 91 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.