Earthquakes in Samoa
112 earthquakes (M4+) recorded in Samoa between 2005-2025. Data from USGS.
Total Earthquakes
112
Significant (M6+)
2
Maximum Magnitude
6.2
Avg Magnitude
4.7
Significant Events by Year
2009
1
2007
1
1975
1
1974
1
1952
1
1950
1
1948
1
1941
1
1940
1
1933
2
1927
1
1925
1
1919
1
1917
1
Significant Earthquakes (15)
| Mag | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 159 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa | 18.0 km | Oct 19, 2009 |
| 6.2 | 147 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa | 17.0 km | Dec 13, 2007 |
| 6.2 | 130 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | 33.0 km | Dec 9, 1975 |
| 6.0 | 136 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | 27.0 km | Mar 18, 1974 |
| 6.6 | 103 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa | 15.0 km | Jun 19, 1952 |
| 6.2 | 140 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa | 15.0 km | Nov 24, 1950 |
| 6.2 | 164 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa | 15.0 km | Aug 29, 1948 |
| 6.4 | 132 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa | 15.0 km | Oct 5, 1941 |
| 6.3 | 136 km SW of Asau, Samoa | 15.0 km | Aug 11, 1940 |
| 6.2 | 118 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | 15.0 km | Jun 18, 1933 |
| 6.5 | 154 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa | 15.0 km | Jan 27, 1933 |
| 6.2 | 106 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | 15.0 km | Jul 3, 1927 |
| 6.1 | 129 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa | 15.0 km | Dec 31, 1925 |
| 6.1 | 122 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa | 15.0 km | May 6, 1919 |
| 6.2 | 85 km NE of Samamea, Samoa | 15.0 km | May 18, 1917 |