Magnitude 7.8 quake shakes Russia’s Far East region, prompts tsunami alert
Summary
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka region, prompting tsunami warnings. The quake caused no reported damage but led to a series of small tsunami waves hitting nearby coasts.Key Facts
- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the Kamchatka region in Russia's Far East.
- The US Geological Survey called it an "aftershock" from a previous July earthquake.
- Tsunami warnings were issued, but no major damage was reported.
- The earthquake happened at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
- Regional Governor Vladimir Solodov said emergency services remained on high alert.
- Tsunami waves ranged from 30 to 62 centimeters (1 to 2 feet) high.
- A tsunami advisory was briefly issued for parts of Alaska.
- Kamchatka is an area prone to strong earthquakes, with recent quakes over magnitude 7.0.
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