Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes South Pacific Ocean Near Samoa

A 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South Pacific Ocean Near Samoa

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 struck the South Pacific Ocean, approximately 191-236 kilometers southwest of Apia, Samoa, at around noon on February 13, 2026. The epicenter of the quake was located near the island nation of Samoa.