After 20 minutes since the earthquake was felt, the Samoa Met Office has issued a TSUNAMI ADVISORY for Samoa.
The earthquake felt WEDNESDAY 9TH AUG 2023 at 7:41A.M was a MAGNITUDE: 6.6 on the Richter Scale.
DEPTH: 38.1KM
DISTANCE: 203KM SOUTHWEST OF APIA.
An ADVISORY as previously issued by the NEOC – National Emergency Operation Centre – is two levels below a Tsunami Warning.
“A tsunami is possible. Stay tuned for more information. Be prepared to take action if necessary.”
FAUTUAGA O SUNAMI!
TAIMI & ASO: ASO LULU 9 AOKUSO 2023 – 7:41TAEAO | 08 1841UTC
MALOSI: 6.6
LOLOTO: 38.1KM
MAMAO MAI APIA: 203KM I SAUTE I SISIFO.