Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Rocked by Double Earthquake and Tsunami Warning

The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia experienced two earthquakes within a short timeframe on Friday, raising concerns among the local population. The first earthquake occurred at 12:28 AM Indian Standard Time, followed quickly by a second at 12:38 AM. The first quake was measured at 7.8 on the Richter scale, while the second reached a magnitude of 6. The strong tremors triggered significant waves and prompted the issuance of a tsunami alert. Fortunately, no damage has been reported at this time. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 85 kilometers below the surface off the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The second quake’s epicenter was about 30 kilometers deep. The Russian State Geophysical Service confirmed the initial earthquake’s magnitude of 7.8 and reported several aftershocks. Following the quakes, the US weather department issued a tsunami alert, urging people to avoid coastal areas. This is the third time in the past week that the Kamchatka region has been affected by earthquakes. A major 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred on July 29, 2025, near the Kamchatka coast. It was considered one of the largest earthquakes of the decade and triggered alerts in multiple countries, resulting in evacuations due to high waves.