Powerful Quakes Off Kamchatka Spark Tsunami Alert
Powerful quakes shook Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuations as officials urged residents to seek higher ground and monitor updates.
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Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 8.0 Quake Near Kamchatka
An 8.0 quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami warning in Japan, with waves up to 3m expected along coastal areas.
Shallow 8.0 Quake Strikes Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
A shallow 8.0-magnitude quake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with USGS and CENC reporting 8.0 and 7.9 readings at 10km depth. Monitoring agencies warn of possible tsunami waves.