MOSCOW -- A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, the U.S.Geological Survey reported.The quake’s epicenter was 111.7 kilometers (69.3 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and had a depth of 39 kms, according to the USGS.There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damages.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning System briefly said there was a threat of a possible tsunami from the earthquake but later dropped the threat from its website.Popular ReadsTropical Storm Mario forms off Mexico's Pacific coastSep 12, 11:15 AMRussia and Belarus launch military exercise that fueled Western concernsSep 12, 3:40 AMUS colleges experiencing epidemic of swatting calls after shooting of Charlie KirkSep 12, 8:42 AMThe Japan Meteorological Agency said warnings were issued to coastal areas about a slight change in sea levels, but that means the likelihood of damage is minimal.Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula was hit by five powerful quakes — the largest with a magnitude of 7.4 — on July 20, 2025....