See earthquakes recorded today in Samoa, with updated information on magnitude, location, depth and UTC time. Data is updated automatically from official seismic sources.
Earthquake map in Samoa today
Strongest earthquakes in Samoa today
No earthquakes are currently recorded today for Samoa in the available data.
Featured earthquakes in Samoa today
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Historical earthquakes in Samoa
A selection of documented significant historical earthquakes for Samoa using the available integrated institutional sources.
8 available records · Source: NOAA/NCEI · NOAA imported: 2026-10-19 06:23:10 UTC
| Date | Location / country | Mag. | Depth | Deaths (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-29 | SAMOA ISLANDS 🇼🇸 Samoa | M8.1 | 18.0 km | 192 |
| 2006-09-28 | SAMOA ISLANDS 🇼🇸 Samoa | M6.9 | 28.0 km | — |
| 1995-04-07 | SAMOA: APIA; AMERICAN SAMOA: PAGO PAGO; NIUE 🇼🇸 Samoa | M7.4 | 21.0 km | — |
| 1981-09-01 | SAMOA: APIA; AMERICAN SAMOA: PAGO PAGO 🇼🇸 Samoa | M7.7 | 25.0 km | — |
| 1977-04-02 | SAMOA ISLANDS: APIA 🇼🇸 Samoa | M7.6 | 33.0 km | — |
| 1975-12-26 | SAMOA ISLANDS 🇼🇸 Samoa | M7.8 | 33.0 km | — |
| 1957-04-14 | SAMOA ISLANDS 🇼🇸 Samoa | M7.5 | 60.0 km | — |
| 1917-06-26 | SAMOA ISLANDS 🇼🇸 Samoa | M8.3 | 25.0 km | 2 |
The featured selection comes from the NOAA/NCEI significant-earthquake catalog. GDE does not automatically turn smaller earthquakes into major disasters or infer damage, deaths, or territorial impact.
Seismic data: USGS and official regional seismic sources.
Earthquakes in Samoa: regional hazards
Samoa lies in the southwest Pacific near the Tonga plate-boundary system. Powerful offshore earthquakes can generate strong shaking and tsunami waves; the 2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami underscore the importance of rapid coastal evacuation.
Understanding the monitoring data
Magnitude indicates earthquake size, while depth describes where rupture originated beneath the surface. Neither value alone determines the shaking experienced at a specific location; distance, geology and building design also matter. Event positions and magnitudes can be revised, and small earthquakes may be missed. An empty recent-event list is not a prediction of future safety.
Safety and trusted information
EarthSentra provides supplementary records, not earthquake forecasts or emergency alerts. Follow Samoa’s disaster management authorities for local instructions. During strong shaking, protect your head and neck and stay away from falling objects. In coastal areas, strong or prolonged shaking can also be a natural tsunami warning.
Further reading: USGS earthquake information and global earthquake monitoring.