| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.266, -172.903 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-30 18:57:42.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 30, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Samoa on Tuesday, May 30, 1978 at 18:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Apia (Samoa - WS), about 201.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -172.903 and latitude -15.266.
| Location | Apia |
| Country | Samoa (WS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-30
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