Latest earthquakes near Samoa today

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List of latest earthquakes near Samoa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 19, 2023 17:42
(Apia)
M 4.6 218 km SW
from Apia
Nov 10, 2023 19:45
(Apia)
M 5.2 217 km S
from Apia
Nov 9, 2023 13:52
(Apia)
M 4.9 227 km SSW
from Apia
Oct 24, 2023 03:24
(Apia)
M 4.6 260 km SSW
from Apia
Oct 19, 2023 19:43
(Apia)
M 4.3 223 km WSW
from Apia
Oct 19, 2023 10:30
(Apia)
M 4.2 283 km SW
from Apia
Oct 17, 2023 01:13
(Apia)
M 4.4 228 km WSW
from Apia
Oct 17, 2023 01:09
(Apia)
M 4.2 217 km WSW
from Apia
Oct 10, 2023 20:21
(Apia)
M 5.5 325 km SW
from Apia
Sep 28, 2023 14:43
(Apia)
M 5.0 211 km SW
from Apia
Sep 28, 2023 14:43
(Apia)
M 5.0 233 km SW
from Apia
Sep 6, 2023 00:41
(Apia)
M 4.5 252 km SW
from Apia
Sep 3, 2023 16:51
(Apia)
M 5.0 378 km S
from Apia
Aug 28, 2023 18:10
(Apia)
M 4.5 232 km WSW
from Apia
Aug 27, 2023 10:30
(Apia)
M 4.6 264 km WSW
from Apia
Aug 21, 2023 04:36
(Apia)
M 4.4 204 km SW
from Apia
Aug 20, 2023 14:30
(Apia)
M 4.5 186 km SSW
from Apia
Aug 9, 2023 08:14
(Apia)
M 4.4 214 km SW
from Apia
Aug 9, 2023 07:38
(Apia)
M 6.1 216 km SW
from Apia
Aug 9, 2023 07:34
(Apia)
M 4.5 287 km SW
from Apia
Jul 31, 2023 10:15
(Apia)
M 4.3 292 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 27, 2023 13:28
(Apia)
M 5.5 298 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 24, 2023 23:30
(Apia)
M 4.6 297 km SSW
from Apia
Jul 13, 2023 07:01
(Apia)
M 4.5 262 km SW
from Apia
Jul 7, 2023 23:29
(Apia)
M 4.2 275 km SW
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:
91 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.6
Nov 19, 2023 17:42

Average

A total of 915 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 91 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Samoa roughly every 3 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. 4 753 82.3%
Mag. 5 147 16.07%
Mag. 6 15 1.64%
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 123 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
Mar 18, 2020 06:06
(Apia)
M 6.0 248 km S
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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Samoa on the afternoon of November 19, 2023 at 17:42 local time (Pacific/Apia). The center of this earthquake was located 218km southwest 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, 915 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samoa. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.