A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Russia’s Far East near the Kamchatka Peninsula on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred approximately 128 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. In response, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert, warning of potentially dangerous waves along surrounding coastlines. This tremor comes just days after another significant earthquake shook the same region.&nbsp;Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, located on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East, is part of the seismically active “Ring of Fire.” The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone around the edges of the Pacific Ocean known for its high seismic and volcanic activity. It is home to about 75% of the world’s active volcanoes and experiences around 90% of the world’s earthquakes.

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<h2>Is there a tsunami warning?</h2>Following the earthquake, tsunami warnings were swiftly issued for coastal areas in Russia, Japan, Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and several other Pacific islands. In Kamchatka, authorities reported waves reaching 3 to 4 meters in height, leading to evacuations in several coastal towns, including Severo-Kurilsk, and urging residents to move inland immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;Japan’s Meteorological Agency also alerted the public about possible tsunami waves of up to 3 meters along its Pacific coastline. Parts of the U.S. West Coast were placed under advisory as well, although the risk of severe flooding outside the immediate quake zone was considered minimal.&nbsp;The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has stated that a tsunami threat is possible for areas of the Pacific located nearer to the earthquake's epicenter. However, the PTWC also noted that it is still too early to confirm if Hawaiʻi is at risk from a potential tsunami.

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Friday, 128 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 10 km. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert for possible hazardous waves. The quake follows another recent tremor in the region.

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Russia’s Far East near the Kamchatka Peninsula on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred approximately 128 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. In response, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert, warning of potentially dangerous waves along surrounding coastlines. This tremor comes just days after another significant earthquake shook the same region. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, located on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East, is part of the seismically active “Ring of Fire.” The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone around the edges of the Pacific Ocean known for its high seismic and volcanic activity. It is home to about 75% of the world’s active volcanoes and experiences around 90% of the world’s earthquakes.

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Friday, 128 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 10 km. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert for possible hazardous waves. The quake follows another recent tremor in the region.

Earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hits Russia's Kamchatka again - Is there a tsunami warning?

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula on Saturday (Sep 13), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional capital, at a depth of 39.5 km. USGS initially measured it at 7.5 before downgrading it to 7.4.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/-acid-laced-food-solitary-confinement-imran-khan-s-sons-bushra-bibi-s-sister-appeal-to-un-over-torture-in-pakistan-jails-1757732133607">'Acid-laced food': Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi appeal UN over 'torture' in Pak jails</a><h2>'Hazardous' tsunami waves feared</h2>The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has warned that "hazardous" waves could impact parts of Russia's coastline within 300 km of the epicentre. In an alert on its website, the tsunami warning center said, “A TSUNAMI THREAT EXISTS FOR PARTS OF THE PACIFIC LOCATED CLOSER. TO THE EARTHQUAKE. HOWEVER... BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA…THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAII”. On X, the US Tsunami Warning System said that no tsunami danger exists for any US or Canadian coastline." However, it added that on the Russian coastline, closer to the earthquake, “a tsunami may reach the shore within the next hour”. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🟢No tsunami danger to any U.S. or Canadian coastline. An 🟣international threat message is posted for the Russian coastline, closer to the earthquake, where a tsunami may reach the shore within the next hour. More at <a href="https://t.co/npoUHxWBas">https://t.co/npoUHxWBas</a>.&mdash; NWS Tsunami Alerts (@NWS_NTWC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWS_NTWC/status/1966700204721148012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Similarly, in Japan, to the southwest of the Kamchatka Peninsula, no tsunami warning has been issued, broadcaster NHK reported, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-the-cries-of-this-widow-will-echo-around-the-world-charlie-kirk-s-wife-erika-frantzve-vows-revenge-in-faith-says-turning-point-usa-will-continue-1757725699315">'Cries of this widow will echo': Charlie Kirk’s wife vows his legacy won't end</a>Kamchatka, in Russia's Far East, lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and is one of the world's most seismically active zones. Just two months ago, in July, an even stronger 8.8-magnitude quake off Kamchatka triggered tsunamis up to four metres high across the Pacific, forcing mass evacuations from Hawaii to Japan. It was the most powerful quake since the 2011 disaster off Japan that killed more than 15,000 people.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday. Following this, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued an alert for "hazardous" waves. Here's all you need to know.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula on Saturday (Sep 13), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional capital, at a depth of 39.5 km. USGS initially measured it at 7.5 before downgrading it to 7.4. Also read | 'Acid-laced food': Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi appeal UN over 'torture' in Pak jails 'Hazardous' tsunami waves feared The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has warned that "hazardous" waves could impact parts of Russia's coastline within 300 km of the epicentre. In an alert on its website, the tsunami warning center said, “A TSUNAMI THREAT EXISTS FOR PARTS OF THE PACIFIC LOCATED CLOSER. TO THE EARTHQUAKE. HOWEVER... BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA…THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAII”. On X, the US Tsunami Warning System said that no tsunami danger exists for any US or Canadian coastline." However, it added that on the Russian coastline, closer to the earthquake, “a tsunami may reach the shore within the next hour”.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday. Following this, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued an alert for "hazardous" waves. Here's all you need to know.

'Hazardous' tsunami waves feared as massive 7.4 quake strikes Russia’s Kamchatka

Scientists have warned that a fault line in Canada that has been lying dormant for years is showing signs of seismic activity and can trigger a massive earthquake. A study conducted by the University of Victoria (UVic) states that this threat lies in northwestern Canada’s Yukon Territory. The Tintina fault stretches around 1,000 kilometres and cuts northwest. It has been believed to be quiet for over 40 million years. But researchers from the university say that a 130-kilometre portion of the fault near Dawson City likely witnessed a huge earthquake during the Quaternary Period, SciTech Daily reported. This spans from 2.6 million years ago to the present. They added that the fault line has also shifted sideways by a total of 450 kilometres during its entire lifetime. This was deduced after studying imagery taken by satellites, aircraft, and drones. Scientists believe that the fault line has been deceiving humans till now and holds the potential to trigger big earthquakes in the future. The study was published in Geophysical Research Letters. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hawaii-tsunami-warning-cruise-ships-leave-nearly-600-passengers-behind-following-russia-earthquake-1753873614284">Hawaii tsunami warning: Cruise ships sail off leaving 600 passengers behind following 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake</a>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-jumped-out-of-a-window-many-in-need-of-medical-aid-after-russia-s-massive-8-8-earthquake-1753844895317"> ‘Jumped out of a window’: Many in need of medical aid after Russia’s massive 8.8 earthquake</a><h2>Tintina fault in Canada could be building pressure</h2>Theron Finley, recent UVic PhD graduate and lead author of the article, says that they knew a few small earthquakes of magnitude 3 to 4 were detected along the Tintina fault in the past decades. However, there was nothing to suggest that it could cause major earthquakes. They decided to reexamine the fault line to see if that was still possible. "The expanding availability of high-resolution data prompted us to re-examine the fault, looking for evidence of prehistoric earthquakes in the landscape," he said. The way scientists learn about the chances of earthquakes in Canada is by looking at historical earthquake records, including Indigenous oral histories, archived documents, and readings from modern seismic networks. But these records are only a few hundred years old, while most faultlines can remain quiet for thousands of years. This meant that the Tintina fault could also be deceiving us. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamchatka-seismic-activity-1753859947053">Kamchatka, Russia earthquake today: The real reason this remote Russian region shakes so often</a><h2>Clues that show Canada is due for a major earthquake</h2>A feature called "fault scarps" passing within 20 km of Dawson City gave away the secret of Tintina. Fault scarps are linear features that are formed due to either large or shallow earthquakes because of the rupturing of the Earth’s surface. The researchers examined these scarps, which can stay in place for thousands of years. They run hundreds of kilometres long but are only a few metres wide. The study authors used "high-resolution topographic data from the ArcticDEM dataset from satellite images, as well as from light detection and ranging (lidar) surveys conducted with aeroplanes and drones" in the forested regions of Canada and detected a series of fault scarps in the area. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629">'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</a>&nbsp;The glacial landforms, 2.6 million years in age, were observed to be laterally offset across the fault scarp by 1000 metres. The rest, which were 132,000 years old, were laterally offset by 75 metres. Scientists say that this finding confirms multiple earthquakes were triggered by the Tintina fault throughout the Quaternary period. Their findings also revealed that 12,000-year-old landforms have not changed because of the fault, which meant no major earthquake has occurred since then. “We determined that future earthquakes on the Tintina fault could exceed magnitude 7.5,” says Finley. He feels that the fault may be at "a relatively late stage of a seismic cycle," and considerable "build-up of strain, of six meters in the last 12,000 years" has likely happened. "If this were to be released, it would cause a significant earthquake."

 The Tintina fault in Canada’s Yukon Territory has been believed to be silent for 40 million years. However, scientists say that might not be true, and it might be building pressure, which can soon trigger a massive earthquake because of it.

Scientists have warned that a fault line in Canada that has been lying dormant for years is showing signs of seismic activity and can trigger a massive earthquake. A study conducted by the University of Victoria (UVic) states that this threat lies in northwestern Canada’s Yukon Territory. The Tintina fault stretches around 1,000 kilometres and cuts northwest. It has been believed to be quiet for over 40 million years. But researchers from the university say that a 130-kilometre portion of the fault near Dawson City likely witnessed a huge earthquake during the Quaternary Period, SciTech Daily reported. This spans from 2.6 million years ago to the present. They added that the fault line has also shifted sideways by a total of 450 kilometres during its entire lifetime. This was deduced after studying imagery taken by satellites, aircraft, and drones. Scientists believe that the fault line has been deceiving humans till now and holds the potential to trigger big earthquakes in the future. The study was published in Geophysical Research Letters. Also Read: Hawaii tsunami warning: Cruise ships sail off leaving 600 passengers behind following 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake Also Read: ‘Jumped out of a window’: Many in need of medical aid after Russia’s massive 8.8 earthquake Tintina fault in Canada could be building pressure Theron Finley, recent UVic PhD graduate and lead author of the article, says that they knew a few small earthquakes of magnitude 3 to 4 were detected along the Tintina fault in the past decades. However, there was nothing to suggest that it could cause major earthquakes. They decided to reexamine the fault line to see if that was still possible. "The expanding availability of high-resolution data prompted us to re-examine the fault, looking for evidence of prehistoric earthquakes in the landscape," he said. The way scientists learn about the chances of earthquakes in Canada is by looking at historical earthquake records, including Indigenous oral histories, archived documents, and readings from modern seismic networks. But these records are only a few hundred years old, while most faultlines can remain quiet for thousands of years. This meant that the Tintina fault could also be deceiving us. Also Read: Kamchatka, Russia earthquake today: The real reason this remote Russian region shakes so often Clues that show Canada is due for a major earthquake A feature called "fault scarps" passing within 20 km of Dawson City gave away the secret of Tintina. Fault scarps are linear features that are formed due to either large or shallow earthquakes because of the rupturing of the Earth’s surface. The researchers examined these scarps, which can stay in place for thousands of years. They run hundreds of kilometres long but are only a few metres wide. The study authors used "high-resolution topographic data from the ArcticDEM dataset from satellite images, as well as from light detection and ranging (lidar) surveys conducted with aeroplanes and drones" in the forested regions of Canada and detected a series of fault scarps in the area. Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy The glacial landforms, 2.6 million years in age, were observed to be laterally offset across the fault scarp by 1000 metres. The rest, which were 132,000 years old, were laterally offset by 75 metres. Scientists say that this finding confirms multiple earthquakes were triggered by the Tintina fault throughout the Quaternary period. Their findings also revealed that 12,000-year-old landforms have not changed because of the fault, which meant no major earthquake has occurred since then. “We determined that future earthquakes on the Tintina fault could exceed magnitude 7.5,” says Finley. He feels that the fault may be at "a relatively late stage of a seismic cycle," and considerable "build-up of strain, of six meters in the last 12,000 years" has likely happened. "If this were to be released, it would cause a significant earthquake."

&nbsp;The Tintina fault in Canada’s Yukon Territory has been believed to be silent for 40 million years. However, scientists say that might not be true, and it might be building pressure, which can soon trigger a massive earthquake because of it.

Scientists say Canadian fault line dormant for 40 million years is stewing, warn of major earthquake

Russia-Japan earthquake: Russia was hit by a massive earthquake on Wednesday (July 30). The magnitude of the quake was 8.8 - which made it the strongest quake in the region since 1952. As the Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula region was struck, a widespread evacuation was started by the authorities. Not only that, the quake also triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres high. As a result, Japan issued a tsunami warning from Hokkaido in the north to Wakayama Prefecture in the south. The Fukushima nuclear plant of Japan, which was massively struck by a tsunami in 2011, was also evacuated after the alert was issued.&nbsp;One question that arose after this was how an earthquake whose epicentre was in Russia led to a tsunami in Japan. The answer is the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is a zone known for frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.<h2>What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?</h2>The Pacific Ring of Fire is a huge tectonic belt that spans the Pacific Ocean, touching coastlines in East Asia, the western Americas, and several Pacific islands. The countries that fall under this belt are: Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand and some parts of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska.&nbsp;The belt spans approximately 40,000 kilometres and encompasses almost 75 per cent of the world's active volcanoes, over 450 in total. Around 90 per cent of global earthquakes occur here. As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the ring's activities occur due to the movement of the Earth's crust.&nbsp;In the case of Japan, the &nbsp;Pacific Plate slips under the Eurasian Plate and which triggers frequent quakes in the region. This also triggers volcanoes like Mount Fuji. The reason that the ring is also associated with tsunamis is because of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions under the sea. The USGS explains that tsunamis are the result of underwater quakes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A massive earthquake hit Russia on July 30 that triggered tsunami warnings in Japan. The quake is termed as the strongest in the history of Russia since 1952. The Pacific Ring of Fire is the region that triggers the entire situation. Read here to know more. 

Russia-Japan earthquake: Russia was hit by a massive earthquake on Wednesday (July 30). The magnitude of the quake was 8.8 - which made it the strongest quake in the region since 1952. As the Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula region was struck, a widespread evacuation was started by the authorities. Not only that, the quake also triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres high. As a result, Japan issued a tsunami warning from Hokkaido in the north to Wakayama Prefecture in the south. The Fukushima nuclear plant of Japan, which was massively struck by a tsunami in 2011, was also evacuated after the alert was issued. One question that arose after this was how an earthquake whose epicentre was in Russia led to a tsunami in Japan. The answer is the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is a zone known for frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. What is the Pacific Ring of Fire? The Pacific Ring of Fire is a huge tectonic belt that spans the Pacific Ocean, touching coastlines in East Asia, the western Americas, and several Pacific islands. The countries that fall under this belt are: Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand and some parts of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska. The belt spans approximately 40,000 kilometres and encompasses almost 75 per cent of the world's active volcanoes, over 450 in total. Around 90 per cent of global earthquakes occur here. As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the ring's activities occur due to the movement of the Earth's crust. In the case of Japan, the Pacific Plate slips under the Eurasian Plate and which triggers frequent quakes in the region. This also triggers volcanoes like Mount Fuji. The reason that the ring is also associated with tsunamis is because of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions under the sea. The USGS explains that tsunamis are the result of underwater quakes.

A massive earthquake hit Russia on July 30 that triggered tsunami warnings in Japan. The quake is termed as the strongest in the history of Russia since 1952. The Pacific Ring of Fire is the region that triggers the entire situation. Read here to know more.&nbsp;

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Russia's Kamchatka region was hit with a massive earthquake at local time 4:15 am on July 30. Within minutes, a 4-meter-long tsunami has struck the eastern coast, specifically the Kuril Islands. The mayor of the Kuril Islands confirmed that everyone has successfully evacuated to safety, following the tsunami which caused flooding and swept away buildings. &nbsp;Authorities in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, and other coastal regions issued alerts as fears of further shaking and tidal surges spread worldwide. This occasion was the largest earthquake in the region since 1952, when an earthquake of magnitude 9 hit the same subduction zone, triggering a devastating tsunami which spread as far as Hawaii.<h2>What makes Kamchatka a seismic hotspot?</h2>Kamchatka's high seismic activity stems from its proximity to the Pacific Ring of Fire. The region is notorious for its frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The Kuril–Kamchatka Trench lies on top of the subduction zone where the Pacific Plate is sliding beneath the Okhotsk Plate at a speed of 77-86 mm per year. &nbsp;This process of one plate sliding beneath another is known as Subduction, and it produces huge geological stresses and resulting in massive thrusts or earthquakes.The region also has 160 volcanoes, among which 29 are active and display constant tectonic movements. There had been at least 7 earthquakes of magnitude 8.3 and above since 1900. The deadliest came in 1952 when an earthquake of magnitude 9 hit the region, triggering a trans-Pacific tsunami of height 9.1 meters and killing over 2,300 people.The July 30, 2025, earthquake was generated at a depth of 19–20 km and produced a tsunami wave of 3-5 meters, damaging coastal towns and infrastructure such as schools and hospitals/

Located at the Pacific Ring of Fire, Kamchatka is one of the most observed regions for seismic activity and has produced several damaging earthquakes. Today's earthquake was the largest in magnitude in last 73 years.

Russia's Kamchatka region was hit with a massive earthquake at local time 4:15 am on July 30. Within minutes, a 4-meter-long tsunami has struck the eastern coast, specifically the Kuril Islands. The mayor of the Kuril Islands confirmed that everyone has successfully evacuated to safety, following the tsunami which caused flooding and swept away buildings. Authorities in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, and other coastal regions issued alerts as fears of further shaking and tidal surges spread worldwide. This occasion was the largest earthquake in the region since 1952, when an earthquake of magnitude 9 hit the same subduction zone, triggering a devastating tsunami which spread as far as Hawaii. What makes Kamchatka a seismic hotspot? Kamchatka's high seismic activity stems from its proximity to the Pacific Ring of Fire. The region is notorious for its frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The Kuril–Kamchatka Trench lies on top of the subduction zone where the Pacific Plate is sliding beneath the Okhotsk Plate at a speed of 77-86 mm per year. This process of one plate sliding beneath another is known as Subduction, and it produces huge geological stresses and resulting in massive thrusts or earthquakes. The region also has 160 volcanoes, among which 29 are active and display constant tectonic movements. There had been at least 7 earthquakes of magnitude 8.3 and above since 1900. The deadliest came in 1952 when an earthquake of magnitude 9 hit the region, triggering a trans-Pacific tsunami of height 9.1 meters and killing over 2,300 people. The July 30, 2025, earthquake was generated at a depth of 19–20 km and produced a tsunami wave of 3-5 meters, damaging coastal towns and infrastructure such as schools and hospitals/

Located at the Pacific Ring of Fire, Kamchatka is one of the most observed regions for seismic activity and has produced several damaging earthquakes. Today's earthquake was the largest in magnitude in the last 73 years.

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