Samoa lies near the northern end of the highly active Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Samoa, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Samoa
Earthquakes in Samoa: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Samoa in the last 7 days?
There have been 0 earthquakes recorded in or near Samoa in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Samoa in the last 30 days?
1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Samoa in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.9.
Are there earthquakes in Samoa?
Yes. Samoa is seismically active - 1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Samoa in the last 30 days. Samoa lies near the northern end of the highly active Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone.
What was the most recent earthquake in Samoa?
The most recent earthquake in Samoa was a magnitude 4.9 event near SAMOA ISLANDS REGION at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Samoa?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Samoa feed was magnitude 4.9, located near SAMOA ISLANDS REGION.
Is Samoa in an earthquake zone?
Samoa lies near the northern end of the highly active Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.