On August 17, 2024, a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, registering a magnitude of 7.2. According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake occurred at a depth of 51 kilometers, or approximately 32 miles. The US National Tsunami Warning Center promptly issued a tsunami warning following the seismic event. The earthquake’s epicenter was located around 50 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city with over 150,000 residents.
The tsunami warning indicates the potential for waves reaching up to one meter above normal tide levels in certain coastal areas of Russia. However, the warning also suggests that any impacts are likely to be limited. The US National Tsunami Warning Center has assessed the likelihood of casualties as relatively low, and the tremors could be felt more than 100 kilometers, or 62 miles, from the epicenter.
This earthquake’s location is not new to seismic activity; the region has experienced significant quakes in the past, including a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake in 1952 that triggered a large tsunami. As of now, authorities and scientists are continuing to monitor the situation closely, evaluating the full extent of the quake’s impact and any potential aftereffects.
Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
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