Rumbling Earth: Kamchatka Quake Sparks Tsunami Fears Across Pacific
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, causing 4-meter tsunami waves and evacuation orders across the Pacific. Damage was reported in Russia, with precautions in Japan, Hawaii, and other Pacific nations. No fatalities, but some injuries occurred. Ongoing aftershocks continue to affect the region.
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has unleashed a formidable tsunami, triggering widespread evacuation orders across the Pacific on Wednesday. The quake's impact was felt most intensely in the remote Russian region, causing building damage and injuring several residents.
Faced with memories of the devastating 2011 tsunami, Japan's eastern coast responded swiftly, issuing evacuation orders. Similarly, Hawaii's residents sought safety at higher elevations as precautionary measures were set into motion by the U.S. Coast Guard, which ordered ships to vacate harbors.
Kamchatka authorities confirmed substantial tsunami waves, partially flooding the port town of Severo-Kurilsk and displacing vessels. Governor Vladimir Solodov described it as the strongest earthquake in decades. Despite the quake's intensity, no lives were lost, although ongoing aftershocks keep the region on alert.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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