Russia, Tsunami and Kamchatka
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Asian News International on MSNEarthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits east coast of Russia's Kamchatka peninsulaA strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 was recorded off the East Coast of Kamchatka, the National Center for Seismology (NCS), reported on Tuesday. According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 7:30 AM (Indian Standard Time), at a depth of 50 kilometres.
VLADIVOSTOK, July 22 (Xinhua) -- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Avacha Bay area off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, as the region continues to experience aftershocks following a series of powerful quakes over the weekend, local authorities reported.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday, July 20, at a depth of 12 miles. Video footage shows the interior of a house shaking violently as the earthquake struck.
The watch was issued at 9:03 p.m. after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, but canceled after there was no threat to Hawaii.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre announced the end of a tsunami threat to Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after five strong earthquakes, the largest at 7.4 magnitude, struck offshore. Initial tsunami warnings were downgraded as the situation stabilized.
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The Daily Galaxy on MSNRussian Volcano Unleashes Massive 1,000-Mile-Long River of SmokeRussia’s towering Klyuchevskoy volcano, located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, has captured the world’s attention after its latest eruption sent a dramatic display of smoke, ash, and lava flowing into the atmosphere.