A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia early Sunday, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located roughly 55 miles from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of approximately 181,000 people. The quake occurred at a depth of about 30 miles.
Following the earthquake, the US Tsunami Warning System issued a warning, stating that hazardous tsunami waves could potentially be generated within a 186-mile radius of the epicenter, threatening coastal areas in Russia.
Emergency services are likely assessing the situation, and residents in the affected areas have been advised to stay alert for any further updates or instructions from authorities.
