Russia: Powerful 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kamchatka, Tsunami Warning Issued

Kamchatka: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, sending tremors through buildings and forcing residents to flee their homes in panic.

Authorities immediately issued a tsunami warning, warning of possible dangerous waves in the Pacific Ocean. Emergency services have urged coastal communities to remain on high alert and move to higher ground.

So far, no casualties have been reported, but officials confirmed that the quake caused intense shaking across the region. Monitoring agencies are closely observing the sea for potential tsunami waves.