| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.285, -173.329 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-01 20:29:42.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Samoa on Tuesday, August 1, 1978 at 20:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Apia (Samoa - WS), about 233.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -173.329 and latitude -15.285.
| Location | Apia |
| Country | Samoa (WS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-01
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