7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Russia; Tsunami Warning Issued
The kamchatka region in eastern Russia was shaken by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake, according to the US Geological survey (USGS), which described the quake as an aftershock of the major earthquake that struck the area in July.
The earthquake occurred early this morning, triggering a tsunami warning for the region.Although some large waves reached parts of the coastline, no reports of damage have been received so far.
The USGS reported that the earthquake resulted from a shallow reverse fault located about 10 kilometers underground.This event was followed by a series of aftershocks, with magnitudes reaching up to 5.8.
The Russian Emergency Ministry put the magnitude at 7.2.
Vladimir Solodov, governor of Kamchatka, said all emergency services are on high alert but no damage has yet been reported.
The Russian Emergency Ministry issued tsunami warnings for the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, which faces both the Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Officials reported seeing tsunami waves measuring between 30 and 62 centimeters along various parts of Kamchatka’s coast. The ministry also extended tsunami warnings to parts of Japan’s Kuril Islands north of Japan.
Kamchatka experienced at least two earthquakes exceeding magnitude seven last week. In July, an 8.8-magnitude quake shook the region; its resulting tsunami sank a port town and triggered warnings across much of the Pacific Ocean.
