Earthquakes in Samoa

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.1

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -13.76°, -172.10°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Samoa

Over the past 30 days, Samoa has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 4 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 71.2 km. All 5 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

Showing 5 of 5
Time ↓Mag ↕Location ↕Depth ↕Felt ↕MMIAlertStatusDetails
3 days ago
2026-07-22 21:58:51 UTC
4.9mb
17 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga
-15.832°, -173.903°
71.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 22, 2026, Samoa registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 17 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga at 21:58 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago
2026-07-20 23:37:57 UTC
5.0mb
141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa
-14.968°, -172.862°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa with origin time 23:37 UTC on July 20, 2026. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 days ago
2026-07-19 09:48:03 UTC
4.6mb
91 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
-16.345°, -173.038°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 09:48 UTC on July 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 91 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-07-11
2026-07-11 15:33:17 UTC
5.1mb
89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
-15.314°, -173.293°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 11, 2026 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Samoa over the past 30 days. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-07-06
2026-07-06 14:43:38 UTC
5.1mb
210 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
-16.895°, -172.083°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 210 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on July 6, 2026 at 14:43 UTC. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.

Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)127
Largest (30 Days)
M5.1

89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

2026-07-11

Largest in 2026
M6.3

140 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga

2026-03-22

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Samoa

Samoa lies near the northern end of the Tonga Trench subduction zone. The 2009 earthquake and tsunami caused significant casualties.

Samoa Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Samoa has recorded 127 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Samoa in 2026 was a magnitude 6.3 event near Hihifo, Tonga.

Seismic Activity in Samoa

Over the past 30 days, there have been 5 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 event near 89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Samoa?

In the past 30 days, 5 earthquakes have been recorded in the Samoa region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Samoa?

The largest recent earthquake in the Samoa area was a magnitude 5.1 event that occurred 89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga.

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