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India Today
6 days ago
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- India Today
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 jolts Russia's Kuril Islands, no tsunami threat
An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck Russia's Kuril Islands on Sunday day, the German Research Center for Geosciences agency initially had pegged the earthquake at 6.35 magnitude, with a 10-km (6.2-mile) United States Geological Survey said the earthquake was at a magnitude of 7. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System, which also gauged the quake at 7.0, said there was no tsunami warning after the quake.- Ends advertisement
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Kuril Islands, no tsunami threat
(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck Russia's Kuril Islands on Sunday day, the German Research Center for Geosciences said. The agency initially had pegged the earthquake at 6.35 magnitude, with a 10-km (6.2-mile) depth. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake was at a magnitude of 7. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System, which also gauged the quake at 7.0, said there was no tsunami warning after the quake.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, no tsunami threat
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck Russia 's Kuril Islands on Sunday day, the German Research Center for Geosciences agency initially had pegged the earthquake at 6.35 magnitude, with a 10-km (6.2-mile) United States Geological Survey said the earthquake was at a magnitude of 7. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System , which also gauged the quake at 7.0, said there was no tsunami warning after the quake.
The Star
30-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Giant quake unleashes tsunami
One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early yesterday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. Ports on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, near the quake's epicentre, flooded as residents fled inland, and frothy, white waves washed up to the shore in northern Japan. Cars jammed streets and highways in Honolulu, with standstill traffic even in areas away from the shoreline. People were advised to move to higher ground around much of the Pacific and warned that the potential danger may last for more than a day. Most places where tsunami waves have already washed ashore have reported no significant damage so far. A tsunami height of 3 to 4m was recorded in Kamchatka, 60cm on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and under 30cm above tide levels were observed in Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Alerted shores: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Tsunami Warning System showing tsunami warnings (red), advisories (orange) watches (yellow) and threats (purple) after an 8.8 earthquake hit off of Russia's far east. — AP The impact of the tsunami could last for hours or perhaps more than a day, said Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska. 'A tsunami is not just one wave,' he said. 'It's a series of powerful waves over a long period of time. 'Tsunamis cross the ocean at hundreds of miles an hour – as fast as a jet airplane – in deep water. 'But when they get close to the shore, they slow down and start to pile up. And that's where that inundation problem becomes a little bit more possible there.' 'Because of the Earth basically sending out these huge ripples of water across the ocean, they're going to be moving back and forth for quite a while,' which is why some communities may feel effects longer, he said. The quake at 8.25am Japan time had a preliminary magnitude of 8.0, Japan and US seismologists said. The US Geological Survey later updated its strength to 8.8 magnitude, and the USGS said the quake occurred at a depth of 20.7km. An empty beach in Shirahama, Wakayama prefecture, western Japan after beachgoers evacuated as the earthquake in Russia's Far East prompted tsunami alerts in parts of Japan. — AP The quake was centred about 119km east-southeast from the Russian city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000, on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Multiple aftershocks as strong as 6.9 magnitude followed. The first tsunami wave hit the coastal area of Severo-Kurilsk, the main settlement on Russia's Kuril Islands in the Pacific, according to the local governor Valery Limarenko. He said residents were safe and staying on high ground. About 2,700 people were evacuated to safe locations on the Kuril Islands. Buildings were damaged and cars swayed in the streets in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Russian news agencies quoted the regional Health Ministry saying several people sought medical help in Kamchatka after the earthquake, but no serious injuries were reported. The earthquake was reported to be the strongest in the world since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake off northeastern Japan in March 2011, which caused a massive tsunami that triggered meltdowns at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The tsunami alert disrupted transportation in Japan, with ferries, trains and airports in the affected area suspending or delaying some operations. A tsunami of 60cm was recorded at Hamanaka town in Hokkaido and Kuji port in Iwate, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Several areas reported smaller waves, including 20cm in Tokyo Bay five hours after the quake. In Japan's northern coastal town of Matsushima, dozens of residents took refuge at an evacuation centre, where water bottles were distributed and an air conditioner was running. One person told NHK she came to the facility without hesitation based on the lesson from the 2011 tsunami. Japanese nuclear power plants reported no abnormalities. The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi plant damaged by the 2011 tsunami said about 4,000 workers are taking shelter on higher ground at the plant complex while monitoring remotely to ensure plant safety. Philippine authorities advised people to stay away from the beach and coastal areas. 'It may not be the largest of waves, but these can continue for hours and expose people swimming in the waters to danger,' Teresito Bacolcol of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology told The Associated Press. — AP
USA Today
30-07-2025
- USA Today
Video shows major gridlock in Hawaii after tsunami warnings: 'Cars and cars waiting'
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake, one of the strongest in recorded history, struck off of the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula July 29 triggering tsunami alerts across Alaska, Hawaii and the west coast of the contiguous United States. Warnings, advisories and watches were issued by the National Tsunami Warning Center in the wake of the quake that struck around 7:24 p.m. ET, about 78 miles east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Shortly after the initial tsunami warning, sirens went off at around 3 p.m. local time in Hawaii. The streets of Honolulu, including the tourist hub Waikiki, were congested as people quickly tried to move to higher ground and away from coastal evacuation zones. Some reported long lines at gas stations, as sirens continued to go off on the hour to the estimated first wave. Live updates: Evacuation orders lifted in Hawaii hours after tsunami waves reach state's shores 'Cars and cars waiting' Video footage from Honolulu shows a gridlock of cars on the streets of Honolulu as residents try to head toward higher ground. The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management had called for the evacuation of coastal areas. "A tsunami has been generated that could cause damage along coastlines of all islands in the state of Hawaii," the agency said in a bulletin. "Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property." Tsunami waves reached Hawaii after 7 p.m. local time, but their small size in initial observations heartened officials who had been bracing for major damage in the state. By 10:45 p.m., authorities announced that the Tsunami Warning System had downgraded risk to the state from a tsunami warning to an advisory. There were no reports of major damage. What tourists should know: Tsunami warning downgraded in Hawaii, but dangers remain Evacuation order lifted "I spoke to Governor of Hawaii @GovHawaii and the evacuation order has been for lifted for coastal inundation zones," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted on social media. "Please be careful be careful (sic) when returning and watch out for damage. We will continue to monitor in Hawaii, Alaska, and California." State emergency management officials said widespread flooding was not expected and that residents of evacuated areas could return home. But they urged Hawaiians to "remain cautious in or near the water. ... Stay away from beaches, shorelines, and out of the ocean." Tsunamis can cause a long series of waves, extensively flood coastal areas and present dangers that continue for many hours. Contributing: Dinah Voyles Pulver, Thao Nguyen, Will Carless, Kathleen Wong, Joel Shannon, John Bacon, Jeanine Santucci / USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
