A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, August 5, just six days after a massive 8.8-magnitude quake rocked the region, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific.
The latest tremor was recorded near the eastern coastline, an area already experiencing heightened seismic activity since the July 30 megaquake. That earlier quake had prompted alerts in countries including Japan, the United States, Chile, and New Zealand, although no major casualties were reported.
Following the powerful quake, multiple aftershocks ranging from 5.4 to 6.9 in magnitude have been reported, further unsettling the region. Experts warn that continued seismic disturbances could lead to increased volcanic activity. In fact, the Krasheninnikov volcano—dormant for 600 years—recently showed signs of eruption, raising further geological concerns.
Authorities are closely monitoring the region for additional aftershocks or volcanic threats. No tsunami alert was issued after the latest 6.0-magnitude quake.
