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Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here's what they have in common

Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the ...
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Kamchatka earthquake response shows tsunami warnings are improving

After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, early tsunami warning systems kicked in and ...

Kamchatka quake may have caused volcano's eruption after 600 years, Russia says

The overnight eruption of the Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka, its first in 600 years, may be connected to the huge earthquake that rocked Russia's Far East last week, Russia's RIA state news ...

Russia’s Kamchatka Hit By 8.8 Quake, Tied For Sixth-Strongest Earthquake In History

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering evacuations and tsunami ...

Last time a MASSIVE earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka was 73 years ago – Hawaii was hit by 30-foot Tsunami waves

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, triggering global tsunami alerts.

What is the 'ring of fire'? This week's earthquake just the latest in this region

Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the area in which a magnitude 8.8. earthquake occurred on July 29, is within the so-called "ring of fire." ...

Incredible footage shows Russian doctors calmly perform surgery during powerful earthquake

The medics are seen clinging to the gurney to secure their patient in the incredible video shared by the regional health ...

Sixth-Largest Earthquake on Record Triggers Global Tsunami Warnings

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Russia’s eastern peninsula and has led to evacuations in Hawaii and elsewhere.