Severe earthquake tremors were felt in Kamchatka, Russia-Wednesday (July 30). The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 8.7 on the Richter scale. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake has occurred under the sea, after which the threat of tsunami is also looming. tsunami alert has been issued in America and Japan. The important thing is that at present no information has been received about any kind of damage due to the earthquake.
According to the report of news agency Reuters, the japan Meteorological Agency said that waves about 1 meter high can reach the coastal areas of Japan. Japan's prime minister Shigeru Ishiba has been informed about the current situation. The government has also called an emergency meeting, in which relief and rescue operations were discussed. Preparations for this have also started in the country.
Earthquake has occurred many times in russia so far
Earthquake has occurred many times in Russia. A severe earthquake also occurred in Kamchatka on July 20 this year, which measured 7.4 on the Richter scale. The second tremor of 6.7 magnitude came on the Kamchatka Peninsula on this day.
Tsunami warning issued
The US tsunami Warning Center has also issued a tsunami warning in many areas. It has said that dangerous tsunami waves may hit parts of russia and japan in the next three hours. There is also a danger of mild waves reaching the Philippines, Marshall Islands, palau and other islands.
Let us tell you that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Taiwan's Hualien region on april 3, 2024, after which a tsunami warning was issued. This earthquake caused small tsunami waves, whose effect was limited to the coastal areas of Taiwan. 14 people died in this incident. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Arequipa region of peru on june 28, 2024, after which a tsunami warning was issued in the Pacific Ocean.
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