Russia Earthquake: Powerful 7.8 Quake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Tsunami Alert Issued

Russia Earthquake: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka peninsula on Friday, triggering a tsunami alert and sending shockwaves through the region. Buildings and vehicles shook violently, with residents posting dramatic footage online. Authorities confirmed at least five aftershocks and urged calm, as coastal areas brace for possible hazardous waves. Kamchatka, located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” has faced repeated seismic threats, including an 8.8-magnitude mega-quake in July that unleashed a destructive tsunami.