A significant earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia triggered a tsunami warning issued by United States authorities. The tremor, occurring at 11:24 AM local time (1:24 AM CET), registered a magnitude of 8.0. Conflicting reports indicate an epicenter depth ranging from 10 to 74 kilometers.
The earthquake follows a period of seismic activity in the region. Prior to this event, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake had previously prompted a tsunami warning, which was subsequently rescinded. It’s noteworthy that earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 release approximately eight times the energy of a 7.4 magnitude event. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and assess potential impacts.
