Massive 8.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka, Tsunami Warnings Issued
A powerful earthquake measuring 8.7 magnitude struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early 30th July (Wednesday), sending shockwaves across the Pacific and prompting widespread tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and several Pacific nations. Authorities ordered evacuations in parts of Russia and Japan, while the US Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts for coastal areas in the US West Coast. While no major casualties have been reported so far, officials confirmed minor injuries and property damage, raising concerns in vulnerable coastal regions.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) initially measured the quake at 8.0, later upgrading it to 8.7, making it one of the strongest earthquakes in decades in the region.
The Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations confirmed tsunami waves measuring 3 to 4 metres in parts of the Kamchatka region. “Stay away from the coastline in tsunami-prone areas and follow announcements on loudspeakers. Authorities in Severo-Kurilsk ordered immediate evacuations after warnings of potential high waves. Emergency services also reported ongoing aftershocks, though stronger tremors are not expected.
The quake triggered a chain reaction of tsunami warnings in multiple countries,
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