Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Apia
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Apia, Tuamasaga, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.1, 57 km (36 mi) NW of Apia, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year2
- Last 5 years4
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Apia
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Apia in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2026, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Apia
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 36 km E of Safotu, Samoa | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.8 | 30 km E of Safotu, Samoa | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 13 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Apia, answered
Was there an earthquake in Apia today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Apia in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Apia?
Earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Apia are infrequent: 4 in five years.
What was the largest earthquake near Apia in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 15, 2026, 03:36 UTC, 57 km (36 mi) NW of Apia, at a depth of 13 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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