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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes 36 km E of Safotu, Samoa

USGS seismic network records M5.1 seismic event at depth of 13.211 km.

By USGS Global Seismic Network•Oct 15, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC•1 min read

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Primary Wire Report: USGS seismic network records M5.1 seismic event at depth of 13.211 km.
Desk & Verification: Normalized under Climate & Earth Systems desk via USGS Seismic Alert Network.
Classification Status: CONFIRMED wire dispatches verified against institutional sources.

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Seismic Alert Network at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:36:29 GMT. Location: 36 km E of Safotu, Samoa Epicenter Coordinates: Latitude -13.409, Longitude -172.0686 Hypocenter Depth: 13.211 km Tsunami Flag: No tsunami warning indicated Status: REVIEWED The USGS monitors global seismic activity 24/7 to provide rapid automated alerts and reviewed scientific data for disaster response and public awareness.

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