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Fierce earthquake tremors were felt on the east coast of Russia. The intensity of the earthquake on the Richter scale was measured 8.7. According to the report of the Reuters, a tsunami warning has also been issued due to the earthquake. A video related to earthquake has been shared on social media, in which the scene of havoc is seen inside a shop. Due to the earthquake, the earth suddenly started to shake and all the items kept inside the shop were seen falling.
According to the USGS, the epicenter of the earthquake was about 136 km east of Petropavalovsk in the Kamchatka Peninsula, which was 19 km. It was the most terrible earthquake in recent times. The USGS said that dangerous tsunami waves may reach in the coastal areas of Russia and Japan. A tsunami warning has been issued for many areas including Alaska in the US. A video of the earthquake has been shared on X, which has shown a terrible effect of tremors. There has been havoc in many places in Russia.
Why more earthquakes occur in Russia
Russia is located on the edges of tectonic plates, causing more earthquakes in some areas. The eastern part of Russia is in the middle of the Pacific plate and the Eurasian plate, which is part of the ring of fire. The region is known for tectonic activities, causing earthquakes and volcanic explosions. Earthquakes have occurred several times on Kamchatka and Kuril Islands.
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