Seismic Activity Close to Kamchatka Triggers Tsunami Alert
A powerful earthquake, initially reported to be of magnitude 7.4 by geologists, occurred off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at 18:49 local time (08:49 CET) on Sunday. The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 136 kilometers from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Following the seismic event, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) issued a tsunami warning. Authorities in affected coastal regions were advised to take immediate action to inform and protect the population.
The tsunami warning was also issued by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and related authorities, although the specific Russian agency that initially issued the warning is not explicitly named in the available search results. The warning was later lifted after assessment.
Based on preliminary earthquake parameters, dangerous tsunami waves were possible for coasts within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, according to the PTWC. The USGS and related authorities continued to monitor the situation and disseminate information.
At the time of writing, there have been no reports of significant damage or casualties. The situation is being closely monitored, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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