M4.7 earthquake — 33 km E of Safotu, Samoa
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 33 km E of Safotu, Samoa on Oct 15, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 14 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 13.9 km |
| Coordinates | -13.422, -172.092 |
| Time | Oct 15, 03:36 UTC |
| Location | 33 km E of Safotu, Samoa |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2eh |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.