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30 aftershocks follow powerful earthquake in Russia's far east
July 30, 2025 | 01:03 PM
The Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported that 30 aftershocks were recorded following the powerful earthquake that struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East early Wednesday.In a statement posted on Telegram, the agency said the tremors ranged in intensity from magnitude 2 to 5 on the Richter scale.The initial earthquake, which measured 8.8 in magnitude, occurred off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a tsunami that inundated coastal areas in the northern Kuril Islands. Russia's Ministry of Emergencies reported flooding in the city of Severo-Kurilsk and announced the evacuation of its entire population of approximately 2,000 residents.Authorities continue to monitor the region closely as seismic activity remains ongoing.
July 30, 2025 | 01:03 PM