95 km NNE of Hihifo, TongaOct 27, 2026, 09:07
Nearby significant earthquake308 km from Pago Pago10 km deep1 felt reports for this earthquake
Recent notable earthquakes in and around American Samoa
American Samoa Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days3
Past 30 Days6
Past 365 Days124
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in American Samoa.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in American Samoa
How often are earthquakes recorded in the American Samoa area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in American Samoa was 3. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the American Samoa area?
The largest earthquake recorded in American Samoa in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 5.8. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 28, 2026, 04:48 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).