Magnitude 7.8 quake shakes Russia's Far East region, prompts tsunami alert

"The US Geological Survey described the earthquake as an aftershock' from the massive magnitude 8.8 quake that struck region in July. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck the Kamchatka region in Russia's Far East in what the US Geological Survey has called an aftershock from a massive earlier quake in July. The quake early on Friday triggered a series of tsunami warnings in the region, but despite waves reaching some shores, there were no reports of damage."

"Kamchatka regional Governor Vladimir Solodov said all emergency services had been placed in a state of high readiness, but no damage had been reported so far. This morning is once again testing the resilience of Kamchatka residents, Solodov wrote on the Telegram messaging app. Immediately after the earthquake, we began a rapid inspection of social institutions and residential buildings. A tsunami warning was issued for the eastern shore of the peninsula, jutting far out into the Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean. Other officials reported tsunami waves of 30 to 62 centimetres (1 to 2 feet) at various points along the coast of the peninsula."

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka region, labeled by the USGS as an aftershock of a July magnitude 8.8 event. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km and was caused by reverse faulting. Aftershocks measured up to magnitude 5.8. Tsunami warnings and advisories were issued for the eastern Kamchatka coast, parts of the Kuril islands, and areas of Alaska, with reported coastal waves of 30–62 centimetres. Emergency services were placed on high readiness and rapid inspections of institutions and residences were carried out. No damage was reported and videos showed shaking and alarmed vehicles.

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