Historic Kamchatka Quake Sends Shockwaves Across the Pacific
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered significant tsunami waves, leading to evacuation orders extending to Hawaii. Coastal areas across the Pacific, including Japan and the U.S., were on alert, with damages reported in Kamchatka. The quake is the strongest in decades for the region.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, setting off tsunami waves across the Pacific and prompting widespread evacuations, even as far as Hawaii.
The quake caused damage and injuries in Kamchatka, while Japan's eastern coast was temporarily evacuated amid concerns of a repeat of the 2011 disaster. Coastal alerts spanned from Hawaii to California, with various local measures enacted.
The seismic event marks the strongest quake in Kamchatka since 1952. While aftershocks persist, authorities report no immediate threat of stronger tremors, but emphasize ongoing vigilance given the area's seismic activity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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