Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.8 earthquake 30 km E of Safotu, Samoa

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 30 km E of Safotu, Samoa at Oct 15, 2026, 03:36 UTC, at a depth of 13 km. The epicentre was 58 km (36 mi) NW of Apia.

Details

Magnitude	4.8 mb
Time	Oct 15, 2026, 03:36 UTC
Depth	13.5 km
Coordinates	-13.433, -172.117
Felt reports	0
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

Apia58 km (36 mi)
Pago Pago179 km (111 mi)

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
5.1	36 km E of Safotu, Samoa	6 km / 4 mi	depth 13 km	Oct 15, 03:36 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.