1917 Samoa earthquake
| UTC time | 1917-06-26 05:49:46 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 913548 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 25 June 1917 |
| Local time | 18:49 |
| Magnitude | 8.0 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 14°59′46″S 173°16′12″W / 14.996°S 173.270°W |
| Areas affected | Samoa and American Samoa |
| Tsunami | Yes |
The 1917 Samoa earthquake affected the Samoan Islands, on June 26, 1917, at 18:49. The epicenter of the magnitude 8.0 was located in the southwest of the Samoan Islands. It was described as the worst earthquake in Samoa in 50 years. Though there were no casualties, residents on the island were frightened by the tsunami and sought refuge in higher ground. The earthquake damaged two churches and several homes. A tsunami also flooded the islands and washed away homes.