A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, triggering tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska, and Hawaii.
The shallow quake, centered 136 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, raises the risk of strong tremors and tsunami waves. Japan warned of waves up to 1 meter, urging people to avoid the coast. US officials also issued advisories for parts of Alaska and Hawaii, according to Firstpost.
No injuries have been reported so far, though a kindergarten was damaged. Authorities are urging caution as tsunami threats remain active.
