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 occurred on June 26 at 18:49 (local time). The epicenter was located to the southwest of the Samoan Islands, where it was described as the worst earthquake to hit the archipelago 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.