Epicenter of the seismic shock was 125 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of 165,000 in the Kamtchatka Peninsula, Russian East Extreme; waves up to 4 meters reached the site
The epicenter was located about 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, in the sea. The shake was felt in countries tens of kilometers away.
On the morning of Wednesday (30), local time, an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 shook the extreme east of triggering a tsunami on the Kamtchatka peninsula. The impact of the phenomenon was felt in distant regions, such as Japan and Hawaii, leading Russian authorities to issue alerts about the risk of destructive waves in various countries bathed by the Pacific Ocean. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 125 km from Kanatski, a city with 165,000 inhabitants, where residents reported the beginning of the tremor.
The Russian government reported that a dangerous tsunami hit the coast of Kamtchatka, with waves reaching up to 4 meters high. In response, part of the population was evacuated from their homes to ensure safety. Regional Governor Vladimir Solodov reported that the earthquake caused significant material damage and that several people suffered minor injuries, including at a local airport. Us Alerts were issued for possible dangerous waves in Japan and Hawaii, where the government ordered the evacuation of the coastal areas. In Waikiki, Sirenes sounded on the beaches, and Lungs advised bathers to seek safe places.
No the meteorological agency put the entire east coast on alert, and many residents sought shelter on a Fire Department base. In a preventive measure, employees were taken from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which in 2011 was the scene of a nuclear disaster. The situation generated concern, as the Academy of Science of Russia stated that since then a earthquake of such magnitude had not been recorded in the region. Local and international authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, evaluating damage and coordinating relief efforts. The priority is to ensure the safety of affected populations and minimize the impacts of natural disaster.
*With information from Pedro Tritto
*Report produced with the aid of AI
