The Kamchatka Peninsula, located in eastern Russia, has been shaken by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Following the quake, the US Tsunami Warning System issued an alert for the region due to the possibility of a tsunami.
EPICENTER OFF THE COAST OF PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that the epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 111 kilometers east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the peninsula. It was reported that the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 39.5 kilometers.
AN 8.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HAD OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY
According to USGS data, another tremor with a magnitude of 8.8 had occurred in the region on July 30.
So far, no official statement has been made regarding any loss of life or material damage due to the earthquake. The situation is expected to become clearer as new information arrives from the authorities.
News Source: 12punto
