Massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Kamchatka coast in Russia; watch alarming videos
The US Geology Research (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 23:58 (Friday at 11:58) and found at a 10-kilometer shallow depth to the east of 128 kilometers (80 miles) of its central base Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Coordinates were recorded at 53.168 ° N, 160.532 ° E.
The city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which hosts more than 181,000 inhabitants, is one of the largest urban centers of the Far Peninsula. Despite the intensity, the authorities said there was no immediately damage or injury report.
The dramatic images in the region showed the swinging of buildings, furniture Clattersing and severely swinging light fixtures in the houses. In a clip, a parked car swung side by side while the floor trembled.
Some other examples of the earth, smaller lights and other household items vigorously trembled chandeliers were caught in CCTV images.
Tsunami Consultancy in Alaska
After the earthquake, National Tsunami Warning Center He issued a tsunami consultancy for the Western Aleutian Islands in Alaska and warned the coastal communities of possible small waves.
No warning was declared for the mainland Alaska, Continental United States or Canada. Emergency officials in both Russia and the United States, said they closely follow the developments.
A hot dot for seismic activity
Kamchatka sits along the Pacific Fire Ring, one of the most active seismic regions in the world. The region frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic explosions due to complex tectonic boundaries.
Although the event on Thursday is one of the most powerful events in recent years, scientists say that the region has a long significant history of tremors and necessitates alertness.
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