M4.8 earthquake - 30 km E of Safotu, Samoa
1 d ago · 15 Oct 2026, 03:36 UTC 30 km E of Safotu, Samoa
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 30 km E of Safotu, Samoa on 15 Oct 2026, 03:36 UTC at a depth of 14 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Apia, about 58 km away in Tuamasaga, Samoa.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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