| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.395, -173.063 |
| UTC time | 1997-05-27 09:27:12.840 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 27, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Samoa on Tuesday, May 27, 1997 at 09:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Apia (Samoa - WS), about 223.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -173.063 and latitude -15.395.
| Location | Apia |
| Country | Samoa (WS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-05-27
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
Stay informed
Earthquake alerts
Create targeted notifications for important seismic activity near the places you follow.