Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa at May 9, 2024, 01:38 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 36 km (22 mi) ESE of Apia. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 9, 2024, 01:38 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.982, -171.471 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 36 km E of Safotu, Samoa | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.8 | 30 km E of Safotu, Samoa | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.6 | 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.