Recent earthquakes around the islands, the latest Pacific Tsunami Warning Center bulletin, and the actions that keep your family safe — read straight from open USGS and NOAA feeds and checked automatically on every visit.
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TSUNAMI STATUS—
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QUAKES · LAST 30 DAYS—
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STRONGEST IN WINDOW—
ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE
Get a notification when a tsunami bulletin names Samoa, a big earthquake hits the region, or a cyclone alert is active.
On iPhone, add Samoa.si to your Home Screen first (iOS 16.4+). Alerts arrive through your browser’s push service, and you can turn them off any time.
PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER
The latest official bulletin
NOAA · tsunami.gov
Checking the bulletin feed…
IF THE GROUND SHAKES
A long or strong quake is your warning
If you feel strong shaking, or shaking that lasts longer than a minute — do not wait for an official message. Move inland and to high ground straight away.
Drop, cover and hold during the shaking; protect your head until it stops.
Stay away from the coast until officials say it is safe — tsunami waves can keep coming for hours.
Know your family’s route to high ground before you need it — and practise it.
PTWC bulletins are read on every visit with a short cache. During an event, follow Samoa’s Meteorology Division, the National Disaster Management Office and Police first — this page is a convenience, not an official warning channel.
USGS EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS PROGRAM
Recent earthquakes
M4.5+ · within 1,500 km of Apia · last 30 days
Reading the USGS feed…
Distances are straight-line from Apia. Small quakes close to the islands may not be listed — USGS detection in this region works best for M4.5 and above.
BE READY
Before, during, after
Plain actions, no jargon
Before
Pick a meeting place and a high-ground route for your family; walk it together.
Keep drinking water, a torch, a radio and copies of documents ready.
Emergency help: dial 911 for an ambulance, police or fire.
During
Indoors: stay in, drop under sturdy furniture and hold on.
Outdoors: move away from buildings, power lines and walls.
At the coast: move inland and uphill without waiting for a warning.
After
Expect aftershocks; check on neighbours, especially elders.
Stay off the coast and away from river mouths until officials clear the area.
Send text messages rather than calling, so networks stay open for emergencies.