Seismic Surge: Tsunami Threat After Powerful Earthquake Hits Kamchatka
A magnitude 8 earthquake struck off Kamchatka, Russia, prompting tsunami warnings from Japan and the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 19.3 km, is expected to cause a 1-meter tsunami along Japan's coast. Hazardous waves may also affect Russian and Japanese shores.
An earthquake of magnitude 8 rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering tsunami alerts issued by Japan and the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake was relatively shallow, occurring at a depth of just 19.3 kilometers.
The Japan Weather Agency predicted a tsunami reaching heights of 1 meter would hit large coastal areas. Meanwhile, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System forecast hazardous tsunami waves could impact some coasts of Russia and Japan within three hours.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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