A magnitude 8.3 earthquake that struck about 120 miles off the Samoan coast at 6:48 a.m. local time created a Tsumani, which hit Samoa and American Samoa killing at least 100 people on Tuesday (September 29).

In Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa, sea waters surged about 100 yards inland before receding, leaving some cars stuck in mud and causing electricity outages. In Samoa, the capital, Apia, appeared largely unharmed. But waves ripped up resorts and small villages in other, more remote areas, residents said.

Tsunami warnings were issued for a number of South Pacific islands, including Fiji and Tonga, as well as New Zealand, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later canceled the tsunami warnings after the waves had passed.

Samoan Islands Earthquake Tsunami Pictures

Samoan Islands Earthquake Tsunami Video