Magnitude 7 Quake Shakes Kuril Islands, No Tsunami Warning Issued
A significant earthquake, initially reported at a magnitude of 6.7, struck Russia's Kuril Islands. The magnitude was later updated to 7 by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Pacific Tsunami Warning System. Despite its strength, no tsunami warning was issued following the seismic event.
A powerful earthquake hit Russia's Kuril Islands on Sunday, registering initially at a magnitude of 6.7 according to the German Research Center for Geosciences.
The quake's severity was later adjusted to a magnitude of 7 by both the United States Geological Survey and the Pacific Tsunami Warning System.
Despite the intensity of the seismic activity, authorities did not issue any tsunami warnings, alleviating immediate concerns for coastal regions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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