Latest quakes in or near Tuamasaga, Samoa - list, stats and map
Overview
Latest quake See all | Mag. 4.9 earthquake Samoa, 5.6 km northeast of Vailoa, Palauli - Jul 8, 2018 - |
Strongest since 1970 | Mag. 8.1 Samoa Islands region - Sep 29, 2009 - |
- 1 quake above magnitude 8
- 1 quake between magnitude 5 and 6
- 5 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
Map and earthquake list
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Jul 8, 2018 04:12 am (Apia) Jul 7, 2018 15:12 GMT | 4.9 10 km | 40 km (25 mi) to the NW | Samoa, 5.6 km northeast of Vailoa, Palauli | Info | |
Tuesday, October 3, 1995 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Oct 2, 1995 02:00 pm (Apia) Oct 3, 1995 01:00 GMT | 4.9 38 km | 43 km (27 mi) to the E | Samoa Islands | Info | |
Tuesday, June 9, 1987 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jun 9, 1987 03:24 am (GMT -11) Jun 9, 1987 14:24 GMT | 4.5 70 km | 47 km (29 mi) to the SW | Samoa Islands | Info | |
Wednesday, November 14, 1984 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 14, 1984 08:38 am (GMT -11) Nov 14, 1984 19:38 GMT | 4.5 33 km | 43 km (27 mi) to the SW | Samoa Islands | Info | |
Monday, December 5, 1977 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 5, 1977 09:50 pm (Apia) Dec 5, 1977 08:50 GMT | 4.8 36 km | 2 km (1.2 mi) to the N | Samoa Islands | Info | |
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Sep 29, 2009 06:48 am (GMT -11) Sep 29, 2009 17:48 GMT | 8.1 18 km | 165 km (103 mi) to the S | Samoa Islands region | Info |
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+When was the latest earthquake in Tuamasaga?
The last earthquake in Tuamasaga occurred 6 years ago and had a magnitude of 4.9:
A strong magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit 5.6 km (3.5 mi) away from Vailoa, Palauli, Samoa, in the early morning of Sunday, Jul 8, 2018 at 4.12 am local time (Pacific/Apia GMT +13). The quake had a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Tuamasaga since 1970?
Since 1970, Tuamasaga has had 1 quake of magnitude 8.1, 1 quake of magnitude , and 5 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Tuamasaga since 1970?
The strongest earthquake in Tuamasaga since 1970 had a magnitude of 8.1 and occurred 15 years ago:
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 165 km (103 mi) from Samoa in the early morning of Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 6.48 am local time (GMT -11). The quake had a very shallow depth of 18 km (11 mi) .
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