Latest earthquakes near Apia, Tuamasaga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Apia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Apia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Apia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Apia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Apia and elsewhere.
Apr 13, 2024 11:47PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening 91mi from Samoa.
Apia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 916 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Apia, Tuamasaga 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 Apia roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Apia in 2015. A total of 115 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Apia 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 Apia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Apia 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 | 751 | 81.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 150 | 16.38% |
| 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 Apia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Apia occurred on Nov 4, 2017 23:00 local time (Pacific/Apia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) south-west of Apia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Apia 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 Apia 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 Apia, Tuamasaga 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 Apia.
Nearest earthquakes from Apia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Apia, Tuamasaga. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Apia.
When was the last earthquake in Apia, Tuamasaga?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Apia on the morning of April 28, 2024 at 06:23 local time (Pacific/Apia). The center of this earthquake was located 138km south 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 Apia, Tuamasaga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Apia, Tuamasaga?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Apia 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 Apia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Apia, Tuamasaga?
In the past 10 years, 916 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Apia. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
