Tsunami Threat Recedes After Major Quakes Strike Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
Tsunami Threat Recedes After Major Quakes Strike Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
A potential tsunami threat has been called off for Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula following a series of powerful earthquakes, including a 7.4 magnitude tremor, that rattled the region on Sunday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) initially issued a warning for significant waves but has since confirmed the danger has passed.
The strongest quake, measured at magnitude 7.4, occurred at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles) and was centered approximately 144 kilometers (89 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city with a population of 180,000. Several other substantial quakes and over two dozen aftershocks were recorded, though their intensity is reportedly diminishing.
Russia’s Emergencies Ministry had also issued a tsunami alert, advising coastal residents to seek higher ground. However, authorities quickly confirmed that the threat had subsided, with no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. There are currently no plans for evacuations.
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