Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 23:37:57 GMT. The seismic event was centered 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa. Its coordinates were recorded at -14.9677 latitude and -172.8619 longitude.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km beneath the Earth's surface. The specified depth and location indicate the point of rupture within the Earth's crust.

The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of the energy released at the source, as calculated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It is determined from the amplitude of seismic waves recorded by seismographs.