Tsunami alert after powerful earthquakes hit Russia’s Pacific coast
Summary
Three large earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 7.4, hit off the Pacific coast of Russia near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, leading to a tsunami warning for Russia and Hawaii. These earthquakes occurred within 32 minutes on Sunday, and several aftershocks followed.Key Facts
- A tsunami warning was issued for Russia and Hawaii after the earthquakes.
- The largest earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4.
- The other two main earthquakes measured 6.7 in magnitude.
- The earthquakes occurred off the coast near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia.
- Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has a population of over 163,000 people.
- The area experienced aftershocks, including one measuring 6.6 in magnitude.
- These events were confirmed by both the US Geological Survey and Germany's GFZ geological monitors.
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