Seismic activity off the Kamchatka coast results in a potent earthquake.
In a significant geological event, an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 on the Richter scale struck off the eastern coast of Kamchatka Peninsula on September 18, 2025, at 23:58 AST (18:58 UTC). The epicentre of the earthquake was located at coordinates 53.26 degrees north latitude and 160.40 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 40 km below the surface.
The head of the Russian government, Vladimir Putin, declared a high alert in connection with the earthquake on the east coast of Kamchatka. The governor of the region, Solodov, reported that all services have been put on high alert due to the tsunami threat.
According to the UGMS, waves of 1.5 m are expected at Cape Lopatka and Cape Makar, while waves of 0.5 m are expected in Nikolskoye and Ust-Kamchatsk. In the Petropavlovsk area, waves are not expected to exceed 0.1 m.
The residents have been evacuating their homes due to the earthquake, and the governor has asked them not to approach the waterfronts. Some residents report seeing cracks in their apartment walls due to strong tremors.
Three aftershocks with magnitudes above 5 have been recorded off the eastern coast of Kamchatka. The earthquake was reported by the IGI Data Center of the NCYT RK, as reported by Liter.kz.
A tsunami threat has been announced for the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The governor of the region has advised the residents to stay away from the coastline and await further instructions. The Russian authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety of the residents and to mitigate any potential damage.
This earthquake serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our planet and the importance of being prepared for such events. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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