M5.1 earthquake: Safotu, Samoa
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Safotu, Samoa on October 15, 2026. It was recorded at 03:36 AM UTC at a depth of 13 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.1
mb · Moderate
Depth
13 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
03:36:29 AM
October 15, 2026
Source
USGS
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 60 km from Apia.
- Apia · 60 km NW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 4 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M4.9 earthquake on October 3, 1995.
- M4.9Samamea, Samoa · 26 km ENE · 38 kmUSGS
- M4.8Safotu, Samoa · 41 km NNW · 33 kmUSGS
- M4.7Samamea, Samoa · 8 km SE · 10 kmUSGS
- M4.6Lufilufi, Samoa · 39 km NNE · 10 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 15, 2026 earthquake near Safotu, Samoa?
The earthquake occurred near Safotu, Samoa at 13.409° S, 172.069° W, at a depth of 13 km. The nearest town was Apia, about 60 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Safotu, Samoa?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.1 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Safotu, Samoa?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.