| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.445, -173.255 |
| UTC time | 1972-02-12 18:51:59.420 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 12, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Samoa on Saturday, February 12, 1972 at 18:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Apia (Samoa - WS), about 240.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -173.255 and latitude -15.445.
| Location | Apia |
| Country | Samoa (WS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-02-12
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