On September 19, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake occurred off the Kamchatka peninsula in eastern Russia, shaking many buildings and raising concerns about the Tsunami. The US GeologicalGS said the center of the earthquake was located 128km east of the capital Petropavlovsk- Kamchatsky, at a depth of 10km.
Video clips on Russian social media show household items shaking violently, flickering street lights, and even cars parked on the street shaking. The Russian Geophysical Agency gave a lower figure, identifying the earthquake as 7.4 degrees and recording at least five aftershocks.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning of the risk of dangerous sunscreens along neighboring coastal areas. However, after a few hours, the agency confirmed the threat had passed.
Kamchatka region governor Vladimir Solodov wrote on Telegram that local people once again face a major challenge, but there have been no reports of damage. He called on everyone to stay calm and follow the instructions of the authorities to ensure safety.
Kamchatka is located on the "Fire Ring" of the Pacific Ocean - an area famous for strong seismic activity. This place is often affected by major earthquakes. In July, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake swept away part of the coastal village by a Tsunami and issued an emergency warning to many countries around the Pacific Ocean.
