M5.1 earthquake near Apia, Samoa
91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga ·
5.1 Magnitude 5.1 (mb)
| Time | |
|---|---|
| Location | 91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga 15.684° S, 172.985° W |
| Depth | 10 km (6 mi) |
| Felt reports | 1 person reported to USGS "Did You Feel It?" |
| Last updated by USGS |
Nearest towns
- 244 km (152 mi) SW of Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa
- 291 km (181 mi) SW of Pago Pago, Eastern District, American Samoa
Distances are straight-line from the epicenter to the town center (GeoNames places with 15,000 or more people).
Tsunami
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Official sources
- USGS event page (ShakeMap, technical details, updates)
- Did you feel it? Tell USGS
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