Strong Earthquake Jolts Russia, Tsunami Alert Follows
Strong tremors jolted eastern Russia as a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the region, triggering widespread concern and emergency response.
International News: Several powerful earthquakes shook the earth in Russia's Far Eastern coastal area on Sunday. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), initially earthquakes of 5.0 and 6.7 magnitude were recorded, after which no tsunami warning was issued. But the situation changed when a massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded, after which the USGS clarified that dangerous tsunami waves could arise.
Tsunami likely in Pacific Ocean coastal areas
This warning has been issued especially for the coastal areas located in the 300-kilometer area around Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the capital of the Kamchatka region. The possibility of a tsunami has been expressed in the coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean.
The epicenter of the earthquake was in the sea
According to the USGS, several other tremors were felt after the initial tremors, including another 6.7 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the sea near the Kamchatka Peninsula, which is already considered a sensitive area for seismic activity, as it is the meeting point of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. Talking about history, in 1952, an earthquake of 9.0 magnitude had occurred in this area, which caused 30-foot-high tsunami waves in Hawaii. It is a matter of relief that no loss of life or property has been confirmed so far.
