Environmental
Moderate 6.2‑magnitude earthquake near Samoa
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore southwest of Lotofagā, Samoa, on 22 March 2026, with effects felt by tens of thousands but no major damage reported.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred near Samoa at 15:27 UTC on 22 March 2026, with its epicenter about 149 km south‑southwest of Lotofagā at a depth of 10 km. The quake was felt by an estimated 170,000 people at moderate shaking intensities, according to regional monitoring agencies. Local authorities reported no immediate reports of significant structural damage or casualties, classifying the event as a low‑impact seismic incident. Emergency services in Samoa remain on alert, monitoring coastal areas for possible secondary effects such as landslides or minor sea disturbances. The region’s Inform coping‑capacity rating supports effective response, helping keep risks to people and infrastructure relatively low despite the offshore location.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Lotofagā, Samoa
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 07:28 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 07:28 UTC
- Source
- GDACS
- Connected threats
- Not provided