First published Oct 15, 2026, 4:03:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:03:15 AM UTC

M 5.1 earthquake - 36 km E of Safotu, Samoa

USGS reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 36 km east of Safotu, at a depth of 13.211 km. The report includes one felt report and community-reported intensity of CDI 3.4.

Why it matters

The report documents an earthquake near Safotu, but provides no further impact details.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day M 5.1 earthquake - 36 km E of Safotu, SamoaU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms

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