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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on 13 September with no tsunami threat, coming just weeks after the region endured a devastating 8.8-magnitude quake — the strongest since 1952.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii initially warned of a possible tsunami after Saturday’s tremor on 13 September 2025, but later confirmed there was no risk. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at 7.4 with a depth of 39.5 kilometres, while Germany’s Research Centre for Geosciences recorded it slightly lower at 7.1 with a depth of 10 kilometres. Broadcaster NHK reported that Japan’s Meteorological Agency also found no threat to its coasts.
Kamchatka shaken by powerful quake in July
The latest tremor follows the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake of 30 July, which rattled Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands, prompting tsunami warnings as far away as Hawaii, Japan and Chile. Russian scientists described it as the most powerful quake to strike the region since 1952.
Scenes of chaos unfolded across the Far East. In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, doctors continued surgery as the ground shook beneath them, with CCTV showing medics steadying both patient and equipment. The regional health minister said the patient survived.
Elsewhere, buildings trembled, debris fell from rooftops, and a fish processing plant was swept away by water rushing inland on Paramushir Island. Residents described moments of panic, with some fearing for their lives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reported no casualties in Russia, crediting strong construction standards and efficient alert systems.
Why Kamchatka is highly earthquake-prone
The Kamchatka Peninsula lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” one of the world’s most active seismic zones, where the Pacific Plate collides with the North American Plate. This tectonic activity produces frequent major earthquakes and fuels more than 300 volcanoes across the region, nearly 30 of them active.
Because of its location, seismic events in Kamchatka can also trigger tsunami warnings across the wider Pacific, affecting distant coastlines. Scientists continue to warn of aftershocks in the weeks ahead, underscoring the peninsula’s vulnerability.
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