LIVE: Will Russia Earthquake Cause Tsunami in Hawaii? Get Latest Updates
LIVE Updates: A 7.4-magnitude quake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings in the region and in Hawaii. Over two dozen aftershocks followed, but authorities now say the tsunami threat has passed. No injuries or major damage have been reported so far.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday, prompting tsunami warnings both locally and as far as Hawaii. Authorities have since confirmed there is no longer a tsunami threat. While the quake triggered over two dozen aftershocks, no casualties or major damage have been reported so far. Emergency services are monitoring the situation as residents return to normal after hours of tension.
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- 05:58 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
LIVE Update: Video Captures Terrifying Moment Powerful Earthquakes Shake Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
A disturbing video has emerged showing two powerful earthquakes striking Russia, including a major 7.4 magnitude tremor that prompted a tsunami alert for the Kamchatka Peninsula. The clip shows an apartment violently shaking, with the ceiling trembling intensely while the person filming can be heard expressing their fear.
A video shows shaking in Kamchatka, Russia, after the M7.4 earthquake. pic.twitter.com/tRla7UgPyB
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) July 20, 2025
- 04:58 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
LIVE Update: Is Kamchatka the Ultimate Earthquake Hotspot?
The Kamchatka Peninsula sits at the boundary where the Pacific and North American tectonic plates collide, making it a prime region for intense seismic activity.Since the start of the 20th century, the area has experienced seven major earthquakes with magnitudes of 8.3 or greater, resulting in widespread damage.Notably, on November 4, 1952, a massive 9.0-magnitude quake struck Kamchatka. Despite triggering 30-foot (9.1-meter) tsunami waves reaching as far as Hawaii, remarkably, no deaths were reported. 🚨🇷🇺 7.4 EARTHQUAKE SHAKES RUSSIAN COAST – TSUNAMI ALERT ISSUED, THEN PULLED Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula was rattled by a series of quakes, including a massive 7.4 off the...
- 04:00 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
LIVE Update: Moderate Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
On July 20, 2025, at 08:49 PM UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck approximately 140 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The quake was shallow, originating about 10 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface. It was recorded by 67 seismic stations managed by the USGS. The event’s mb magnitude reflects a body wave measurement, which is typical for earthquakes of this scale and depth. According to the USGS, earthquakes measuring between 4.5 and 5.9 are considered moderate. This occurrence adds valuable data to the study of seismic activity in the area. Moderate M4.7 earthquake 140 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 10 km...
- 03:16 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
LIVE Update: Powerful Russia Earthquake Captured in Videos After M7.4 Kamchatka Earthquake
More videos have emerged showing intense shaking caused by the M7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia earlier. The footage captures the powerful tremors as they ripple through buildings.
Whoahh! More video showing the shaking from the M7.4 earthquake that hit off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia earlier 👀 pic.twitter.com/xoisg94IEb
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) July 20, 2025
- 02:40 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
LIVE Update: Kamchatka: Where Massive Tectonic Plates Collide
The Kamchatka Peninsula sits at the collision zone of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates, making it one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world. Since 1900, the area has witnessed seven massive earthquakes with magnitudes of 8.3 or higher.
