Latest earthquakes near Tuamasaga, Samoa today
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Recent Tuamasaga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tuamasaga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tuamasaga and elsewhere.
Feb 20, 2025 11:31PM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 285km from Apia (Samoa) on Thursday Evening.
Tuamasaga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 903 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tuamasaga, 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 Tuamasaga roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tuamasaga in 2015. A total of 115 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tuamasaga 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 Tuamasaga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tuamasaga 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 | 742 | 82.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 146 | 16.17% |
| 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 Tuamasaga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tuamasaga 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 Tuamasaga 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 Tuamasaga 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 Tuamasaga, 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 Tuamasaga.
Earthquakes by city in Tuamasaga
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tuamasaga.
When was the last earthquake in Tuamasaga, Samoa?
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuamasaga on the evening of February 20, 2025 at 23:31 local time (Pacific/Apia). The center of this earthquake was located 285km southwest of Apia at a depth of 104km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tuamasaga, Samoa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tuamasaga, Samoa?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuamasaga 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 Tuamasaga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tuamasaga, Samoa?
In the past 10 years, 903 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tuamasaga. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
