Samoa lies near the northern end of the highly active Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Samoa - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Samoa, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Samoa - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Samoa
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Did people in Samoa feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Samoa in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Samoa: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Samoa today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Samoa in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Samoa yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Samoa in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Samoa this week (last 7 days)?
1 earthquake has been 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 earthquake has been recorded in or near Samoa in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.0.
Are there earthquakes in Samoa?
Yes. Samoa is seismically active - 1 earthquake has 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 5.0 event near 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Samoa?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Samoa feed was magnitude 5.0, located near SAMOA ISLANDS.
Is Samoa in an earthquake zone?
Samoa lies near the northern end of the highly active Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone.
How many earthquakes does Samoa get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Samoa's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 1 earthquake in the last 30 days alone. Samoa lies near the northern end of the highly active Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Samoa?
Major undersea earthquakes near Samoa can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/samoa for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Samoa.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Samoa?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Samoa, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Samoa?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Samoa: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Samoa?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Samoa on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Samoa recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Samoa was magnitude 5.0 near SAMOA ISLANDS. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
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Get earthquake alerts for Samoa
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.