Wednesday 15 May 2024, 03:18: earthquake at Samoa Islands Region

Earthquakes with magnitude 4.5 felt at 03:18 on 15 May 2024.
Place: Samoa Islands Region.

On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 03:18 an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 and depth 10 km was recorded in Samoa Islands Region. Further info on the EMSC webpage by clicking here.
Based on the depth of the hypocenter, earthquakes are classified into superficial (hypocenter between 0 e 70 and deep), intermediate (Hypocenter between 70 and 300 km deep) and deep (hypocenter between 300 and 720 km deep). The earthquake that occurred at 03:18 on 15 May 2024 with epicenter Samoa Islands Region, having a depth of 10 km is therefore classified as superficial.
Being of magnitude 4.5, therefore between 4 and 5, this earthquake is classified as "light". This type of earthquake generates noticeable oscillations for interior items, but structural damage to buildings is rare.

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Epicenter map of the earthquake that occurred on 15 May 2024, at 03:18, Magnitude = 4.5.