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…