20 Jan 2026, 05:38 UTC · Jan 20, 12:38 AM ET

M5.3 earthquake 128 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 128 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa at Jan 20, 12:38 AM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 1 people reported feeling it.

M5.1 108 km NE of Hihifo, TongaM5.1 88 km NE of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 92 km NE of Hihifo, TongaM5.3 128 km SSW of Gataivai, SamoaM5.3 113 km NE of Hihifo, TongaM5.6 135 km NE of Hihifo, TongaM5.6 140 km NE of Hihifo, TongaM5.7 106 km ENE of Hihifo, TongaM5.9 110 km ENE of Hihifo, TongaM6.1 88 km NNE of Hihifo, TongaM6.2 148 km ENE of Hihifo, TongaM6.2 121 km NE of Hihifo, TongaM6.3 140 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.3 mb
Time20 Jan 2026, 05:38 UTC
Location-14.890°, -172.732° – 128 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports1
USGS eventus7000rqqz
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 128 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa earthquake?

Magnitude 5.3 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.2.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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