| Magnitude | 7.0 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.098, -172.264 |
| UTC time | 1978-06-17 15:11:33.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Samoa on Saturday, June 17, 1978 at 15:11 UTC with a magnitude of 7.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Apia (Samoa - WS), about 367.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -172.264 and latitude -17.098.
| Location | Apia |
| Country | Samoa (WS) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1978-06-17
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