Devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake hits coastal waters near Russia
Twin Earthquakes Strike Off the East Coast of Kamchatka
Two significant earthquakes were reported near the East Coast of Kamchatka, Russia, on September 18, 2025. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the occurrence of these earthquakes, with the first one measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale and the second one measuring 6.0.
The first earthquake, which occurred at 00:28:23 IST, had a depth of 85 km. Its epicentre was located at a latitude of 53.29 N and longitude of 160.36 E. The second earthquake followed approximately 10 minutes later, at 00:38:23 IST, with a shallower depth of 30 km. Its epicentre was reported at a latitude of 53.08 N and longitude of 160.59 E.
Both earthquakes occurred off the Russian coast, but no specific location was specified. The epicenters were reported offshore about 111 kilometers east and 126 kilometers east-northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, respectively. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5, while the second one was measured at 6.0 on the Richter scale.
Despite the earthquakes' strength, there have been no reports of damage or casualties. Similarly, the July 2021 earthquake, which occurred off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific but resulted in no reported damage.
The July 2021 earthquake, reported by seismic reports, was of magnitude 7.8 and occurred before the second one, on July 1, 2021. The exact location off the Russian coast was not specified for this earthquake either.
These earthquakes serve as a reminder of the ongoing seismic activity in the region and the importance of preparedness. The NCS continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as necessary.
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