Massive 7.8 Earthquake Hits Russia, Hawaii Tsunami Threat Under Evaluation: Live Updates
Summary
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka region, raising concerns about a possible tsunami hitting the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii. The earthquake happened about 80 miles east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is assessing the threat to Hawaii. Right now, there is a tsunami advisory for Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.Key Facts
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kamchatka, Russia.
- The earthquake occurred around 3 p.m. ET and about 80 miles east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
- It happened at a depth of six miles.
- A tsunami advisory is currently in effect for Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.
- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is checking the tsunami risk for Hawaii.
- Earthquakes sometimes cause tsunamis, which are fast-moving sea waves.
- A previous 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the same area in July.
- Tsunami waves can travel up to 600 miles per hour.
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