M 4.9 earthquake near 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred about 141 kilometers south-southwest of Gataivai in Samoa. While moderate in strength, earthquakes in this region are worth monitoring because Samoa sits in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an active seismic zone where tectonic activity is common.
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