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The Independent
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Russia 7.4 magnitude earthquake caught on camera before tsunami warning
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. Windows and wardrobes can be seen pounding against the main tremor, which hit 89 miles east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, was preceded by an earlier 6.7 magnitude quake in the vicinity. The quakes initially triggered a tsunami warning for Kamchatka and Hawaii, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later retracted the alert as the immediate danger passed.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
7.4 magnitude Russia earthquake caught on camera by terrified resident
The power of the quake was so intense that warnings were also issued for Hawaii and Japan. Video footage has captured the terrifying moment two earthquakes struck Russia, including an immense 7.4 magnitude tremor, which resulted in a tsunami alert being triggered. The clip shows an apartment being violently shaken by the quake's sheer power, with the ceiling shaking as the person believed to be filming can be heard expressing his fear. The most intense quake occurred 90 miles east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, just after the same area saw a 6.7 magnitude tremor, the Mirror reports. This resulted in an alert being issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center for the Kamchatka Peninsula, warning of potential waves measuring up to one metre above tide levels along parts of the coastline. It follows an earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning in Spain last week, which impacted British holidaymakers. The US National Weather Service also issued a warning for Hawaii, with authorities calling for immediate action from government bodies in vulnerable areas, which could have seen waves around 0.3 metres above normal levels. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had cautioned: "Persons located in threatened coastal areas should stay alert for information and follow instructions from national and local authorities." Japan was also at risk. However, the warning was later withdrawn after more detailed analysis showed no threat to the islands. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Reports from Russia's state-run TASS news agency, waves of up to 0.6 metres could have struck the isolated Aleutsky District on the Commander Islands. In Ust-Kamchatsky, an area of eastern Kamchatka, 0.4 metre surges were expected, with less powerful waves hitting the peninsula's most populous south-eastern region. Following the earthquake, seismic readings can be inaccurate, and anxiety amongst locals was high despite no immediate reports of injuries. The tsunami alert was officially withdrawn at 9.42pm local time.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Russia earthquakhake: 7.4 magnitude quake caught on camera before tsunami warning
A powerful 7.4 earthquake has struck off the coast of Russia, with the tremor felt in Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii, prompting tsunami warnings to be issued in the region A harrowing video has surfaced, capturing the terrifying moment Russia was hit by two potent earthquakes, including a colossal 7.4 magnitude tremor, triggering a tsunami alert for the Kamchatka Peninsula. The footage reveals an apartment seemingly rattled to its foundations by the immense power of the quake, with the ceiling trembling and the individual believed to be filming audibly expressing his fear. The most powerful quake occurred 90 miles east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, shortly after a 6.7 magnitude shake was detected in the same area. The consecutive jolts led the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to issue an alert, cautioning about potential waves up to one metre above regular tide levels along certain Russian coastlines. This follows on from last week's earthquake and tsunami warning in Spain which affected British holidaymakers. Initially, the US National Weather Service also issued a warning for Hawaii, but it was subsequently withdrawn after further analysis indicated no threat to the islands, reports the Express. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center advised that coastal regions of Hawaii and Japan could see waves approximately 0.3 metres above normal levels. Authorities called for immediate action from government bodies in vulnerable coastal areas, emphasising the need to inform and guide local communities "Persons located in threatened coastal areas should stay alert for information and follow instructions from national and local authorities," the agency cautioned. According to Russia's state-run TASS news agency, towering waves of up to 60cm might hit the isolated Aleutsky District on the Commander Islands. In the Ust-Kamchatsky region of eastern Kamchatka, surges reaching 40cm were anticipated, while Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky – the peninsula's most populous southeastern area – braced for waves around 15cm. In the wake of the earthquake, seismic readings can be erratic, and although there were no immediate reports of injuries, anxiety was palpable. The tsunami alert was officially rescinded at 9.42pm local time.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Climate
- Qatar Tribune
Tsunami threat lifted in Russia's Kamchatka after powerful quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no longer a danger of tsunami waves on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after two quakes — the larger with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in the sea nearby on Sunday. Its epicentre, according to the Kamchatka branch of the Unified Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences, was 115 km from the regional capital Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The larger quake was at a depth of 20 kilometers and occurred 144 kilometers east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000, according to the US Geological Survey. A few minutes earlier, a quake with a magnitude of 6.7 was recorded nearby. The PTWC initially said there was a danger of major tsunami waves but later downgraded its warning before finally saying the danger had passed. According to Russian media, the tremors were felt for roughly a minute, causing people to run out of buildings. The press service of the Main Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the region said that specialists will begin examination of the buildings as soon as possible. Local services went into high alert mode. There were no immediate information of possible damage or casualties. On 4 November 1952, a magnitude 9.0 quake in Kamchatka caused damage but no reported deaths despite setting off 9.1-meter waves in Hawaii. (Agencies)
News18
3 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Russia: Tsunami Warning Issued After Earthquake Off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula News18
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered temporary tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including forty minutes, the watch for Hawaii was canceled after experts concluded there was no possibility of a devastating Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) in Hawaii issued a tsunami alert after the earthquake, which struck east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, first caused tsunami warnings along sections of the Pacific coast of to forecasts, any waves produced by the earthquake would be quite tiny, with heights of less than 30 cm for Hawaii and up to 60 cm along the northern coastlines of Russia. Since there was no indication of a serious tsunami threat, the Russian and Hawaiian advisories were canceled after rigorous surveillance and data analysis. News18 Mobile App -
