Country profile
Affected by earthquakes in the Tonga region.
Last 30 days
0
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
0
Seismic risk
High
Yes — frequently
Samoa experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Affected by earthquakes in the Tonga region.
Seismic zones: Pacific Plate, Tonga-Kermadec Subduction. Historical events →
High
seismic risk
No earthquakes M2.5+ recorded in the last 30 days.
Apia
-13.85°, -171.75°
Asia-Pacific
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FAQ
Samoa experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Affected by earthquakes in the Tonga region. On QuakeGlobe it is rated high seismic risk.
Samoa's seismicity is driven by its position along Pacific Plate, Tonga-Kermadec Subduction. Affected by earthquakes in the Tonga region.
Samoa is rated high seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Pacific Plate, Tonga-Kermadec Subduction).