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Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here's what they have in common

Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the ...
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Kamchatka earthquake response shows tsunami warnings are improving

After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, early tsunami warning systems kicked in and ...

Russia’s Kamchatka Hit By 8.8 Quake, Tied For Sixth-Strongest Earthquake In History

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering evacuations and tsunami ...

Russian authorities on Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril islands cancel a tsunami warning

One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a ...
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Japan says powerful quake has hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, issues a tsunami advisory

Japan's meteorological agency said on Wednesday that a powerful earthquake hit near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and issued a ...

Last time a MASSIVE earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka was 73 years ago – Hawaii was hit by 30-foot Tsunami waves

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, triggering global tsunami alerts.

What is the 'ring of fire'? This week's earthquake just the latest in this region

Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the area in which a magnitude 8.8. earthquake occurred on July 29, is within the so-called "ring of fire." ...

Incredible footage shows Russian doctors calmly perform surgery during powerful earthquake

The medics are seen clinging to the gurney to secure their patient in the incredible video shared by the regional health ...