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Russia’s ‘land of fire and ice’ was largely spared by the nearby earthquake and tsunami

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia’s Far East, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, ...

Powerful Quake Rattles Russia’s Far East but Causes Little Damage

A 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook the remote, sparsely populated Kamchatka region and set off tsunami waves. No serious ...

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 ...

Powerful Earthquake Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Triggers Tsunami Across The Pacific

At 11:24 am local time on July 30, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck offshore of the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a ...

In Kamchatka, Epicenter of the Russian Earthquake, Seismic Activity Is Common

Tremors are regularly reported in this remote Russian peninsula dotted with volcanoes, some of which erupt every year.

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

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and ...

Klyuchevskoy volcano erupts in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula after earthquake triggers lava flow and explosions

Russia's Klyuchevskoy volcano, the largest active one in the northern hemisphere, erupted on Wednesday following a ...

Tsunami from Russia earthquake causes no Oregon coast damage, but danger persists

The National Weather Service warns Oregonians to stay away from beaches and off the water until tsunami warnings are lifted.

Japan issues tsunami alert following powerful quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

A magnitude-8.7 earthquake in Russia's Far East early Wednesday prompted tsunami warnings in parts of Japan, Alaska and ...