7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Kamchatka Coast, No Tsunami Threat

Aug 17, 2024, 07:42 PM

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, on 17.08.2024, with varying reports on its magnitude. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a 7.2 magnitude quake occurring 107 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 51 km. Initial reports suggested a 7.4 magnitude, while the US Geological Survey (USGS) noted a 7.0 magnitude. Despite the strength of the tremor, authorities have stated there is no tsunami threat. The impact on nearby regions is still being assessed.