The tsunami occurred after a massive earthquake measuring up to 8.4 Mw struck in the Samoa Islands Region about 185 km (115 miles) east-northeast of Hihifo, Tonga and 195 km (125 miles) south of APIA, Samoa.
Locals in Samoa are calling into Radio 2AP in Apia saying that the tsunami has hit the South coast of Upolu including Falealili where deaths have been reported. Poutasi Hospital has reportedly been destroyed.
Wanganui Council Initiates Samoa Tsunami AppealMayor Michael Laws today said that the Wanganui District Council will initiate a district-wide appeal to assist the victims and villages affected by today's Samoan earthquake and tsunami
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