A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region early Friday, September 19, morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake’s epicenter was located about 127 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at 6:58 a.m. local time. It had a depth of 19.5 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface.
Authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage in the aftermath of the tremors. Emergency services and local officials are continuing to monitor the situation closely to assess any potential impacts on the region.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning System initially issued a tsunami alert following the quake as a precautionary measure. However, the warning was later lifted after experts confirmed that there was no ongoing threat of a tsunami to coastal communities.
