Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Russia’s Kamchatka Coast, Tsunami Warnings Issued
Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Russia’s Kamchatka Coast, Tsunami Warnings Issued
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky region off Russia’s Far East coast on Thursday, triggering initial tsunami advisories for parts of Alaska that have since been canceled.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the seismic event prompted swift action from local authorities. Vladimir Solodov, Governor of Russia’s Kamchatka region, confirmed early Friday local time that a tsunami warning was active for the coastal areas off the peninsula’s east. Residents are being cautioned about potential dangers, though no reports of damage have emerged so far.
While Alaska’s initial tsunami advisory was rescinded, the U.S. National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center clarified there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. Officials also confirmed no threat to British Columbia or Canada following the significant tremor.
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