Earthquake report · M 5.1

M5.1 earthquake 57 km from Apia, Samoa

USGS · updated Oct 15, 2026, 08:16 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 3:36 AM (UTC) 36 km E of Safotu, Samoa at a depth of 13 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -13.41°, -172.07° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth (km): 13
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 3:36 AM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 03:36
Coordinates: -13.409, -172.069

Updates

M 5.1 - 36 km E of Safotu, SamoaOct 15, 2026, 08:16 UTC

Nearby cities

Apia · 57 km
Pago Pago · 176 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.