Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hundreds of local residents panicked when things started ‘shaking’ — for a few seconds — this past Monday.

It was due to an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 that occurred about 81 miles south of Savaii Island at 5:19 p.m, this past Monday, Oct. 21st, according to the US National Weather Service, Pago Pago.

The earthquake was centered 220 miles west of Apia, Samoa, and 290 miles west of Pago Pago, American Samoa.

There was “no tsunami warning, advisory, or threat” to American Samoa from the earthquake, according to the local Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS).

However, social media was bombarded with posts and comments by locals — some were worried, others were unaware. People feared the worst, recalling the deadly earthquake/tsunami that struck the territory 10 years ago on the morning of Sept. 29th, and claimed 34 lives.

For now, in other weather news, local residents are reminded to be prepared, as hurricane season runs from November through April in this part of the world.