Update: July 20 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake recorded near Gataivai, Samoa

Published Aug 7, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Gataivai around midday Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 23:37 UTC (11:37 local time), with its epicenter roughly 143 km south-southwest of Gataivai and a depth of 30 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey