Seismic Tremor Shakes Kamchatka Coast
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Kamchatka region's east coast in Russia. The tremor was reported 10 kilometers deep by the German Research Center for Geosciences.
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit near the east coast of Kamchatka, a region situated in Russia's far east, on Saturday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ).
The seismic event originated at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), as confirmed by GFZ.
Authorities are monitoring the situation for any potential aftershocks or subsequent impact in the region.
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