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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 ...

Where is the Kamchatka peninsula and why is it so dangerous?

The peninsula is no stranger to seismic activity as it lies on the infamous ‘Ring of Fire.’ Three tsunami waves ripped ...

Japan issues tsunami alert following powerful quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

A magnitude-8.7 earthquake in Russia's Far East early Wednesday prompted tsunami warnings in parts of Japan, Alaska and ...

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 ...

Terrifying videos: Tornado hurls boat in the air, bridge washed away after floods amid earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia

The latest quake comes days after the severe 8.8 magnitude tremor near Petropavlovsk, Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, which ...
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Russia: 6.8 magnitude aftershock shakes Kamchatka

A 6.8 magnitude aftershock struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, the regional branch of ...

Russia’s Kuril Islands rattles after 6.7 quake days after Kamchatka’s 8.8 megaquake

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Kuril Islands on August 3, following a series of powerful earthquakes on Russia’s ...