A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s Kamchatka region on Saturday, shaking the ground near the east coast and sparking a tsunami warning for locals. The tremor hit just 111 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the bustling administrative hub of the area, at a depth of about 39.5 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Kamchatka authorities quickly sprang into action, declaring a tsunami threat to keep people safe. Governor Vladimir Solodov shared an urgent message on his Telegram channel: “The threat of a tsunami has been declared. We ask you to be especially careful when visiting Khalaktyr Beach and other tsunami-prone spots.” He urged everyone to stay calm, head to higher ground if needed, and stick to updates from official sources.
This latest quake isn’t a one-off—it’s part of ongoing aftershocks from a massive 8.8-magnitude monster that slammed Kamchatka back on July 30. That earlier event also triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, with the USGS warning of possible destructive waves hitting Russia’s and Japan’s coasts within hours. Recorded at a shallow 19.3 kilometers deep, it ramped up the shaking and wave risks in the region.
Over in Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency told NHK World that the new quake might cause small tidal changes along their shores, but no major damage or big waves are expected.
The epicenter sat near Avacha Bay, smack in the Pacific Ring of Fire—a hotspot for earthquakes and volcanoes due to clashing tectonic plates. Social media lit up right after the quake, with videos showing furniture bouncing around homes, people scrambling in panic, and some early signs of building damage. Local reports point to infrastructure hits, but teams are still checking the full extent.
Coastal folks in Kamchatka got clear advice: Evacuate to safer spots and follow emergency rules to avoid trouble. As assessments continue, residents are on high alert in this seismically active zone. Stay tuned for more updates on this Kamchatka earthquake and tsunami warning.
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