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| UTC time | 1917-06-26 05:49:46 |
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| 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 [1] |
| 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.[2] 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.
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